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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
The weather has been warmer and drier, which has been a relief for disease management. We anticipate insect pest activity to pick up in the coming week with the anticipated warmer weather. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well. -
Intensive Fire Blight Fruit School is June 17 at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center
Published on June 4, 2019
Register now for this terrific opportunity to hear cutting edge research about this key disease from speakers from across the country and Germany. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
All crops are progressing despite cool wet weather. Cherry and cranberry fruitworms are out in blueberries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway. -
Should the USDA establish a livestock dealer statutory trust?
Published on June 4, 2019
Public comment is open until June 24, 2019 regarding whether the USDA should establish a livestock dealer statutory trust. -
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research Announces NEW Call for Concept Notes: Area of Inquiry 3
Published on June 3, 2019
The Legume Systems Innovation Lab is seeking concept notes to support Area of Inquiry 3: Analysis of sociocultural and/or economic motivators or barriers to legume utilization at various stages and scales within production and market systems. -
Risk – Using risk to make informed decisions
Published on June 3, 2019
In this post, we'll explore the role risk assessments, the precautionary principle, and how these concepts influence ingredient safety rules and regulations -
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar
Published on June 3, 2019
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MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins second consecutive national title
Published on June 3, 2019
Twelve MSU students participated on the national team, in the academy, or a regional event to refine analytical, communication, and dairy science skills. -
Hipple honors her father’s legacy with a planned gift for the gardens
Published on June 3, 2019
Karen Hipple documented a planned gift to create an endowment for the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens in memory of her father, Per G. Lundin, Michigan assistant state 4-H leader from 1925 to 1956. -
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Published on June 3, 2019
Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators. -
2019 Systems approach to managing spotted wing Drosophila in berries
Published on June 3, 2019
Berry growers are invited to a spotted wing Drosophila management workshop. -
Chestnut scouting report - June 3, 2019
Published on June 3, 2019
Growers should be scouting for potato leafhopper, which has arrived in the state. -
Michigan State University students design plans for mobile food labs
Published on June 3, 2019
Mobile food labs designed by MSU students will travel to different locations in Michigan as part of a new food processing certificate program developed to meet the state’s workforce needs. -
Is your community prepared for development?
Published on June 3, 2019
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Why economic development is regional
Published on June 3, 2019
Crossing government boundary lines -
2019 IFT Food Packaging Division Outstanding Volunteer Award
Published on June 1, 2019
In June 2019, professor Almenar was the recipient of the 2019 IFT Food Packaging Division Outstanding Volunteer Award at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo. -
A fun, free educational time at the Great Dairy Adventure
Published on May 31, 2019
The Great Dairy Adventure is a free, family-friendly event where visitors can learn about the Michigan dairy industry and enjoy dairy-related activities and food. -
BHEARD Organizes Three Day Workshop in Liberia
Published on May 31, 2019
BHEARD gathered 30 representatives from various agriculture institutions to discuss streamlining priorities.