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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 2, 2019
Published on May 2, 2019
Ready, set…wet! The 2019 field season was just about to get rolling when wet snow and heavy rains brought agricultural operations to a quick standstill. -
MSU Interior Design’s Kristy Kellom received Best Student Poster award from the Environmental Design Research Association
Published on May 2, 2019
In June 2018, Kristy Kellom, graduate student in environmental design, also assistant instructor of interior design in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, was awarded the 2018 Best Student Poster award. -
Cold damage to grapevines: A tale of two regions
Published on May 2, 2019
Recent severe cold damage to grapevines highlights opportunities for new improved production systems and classic “spare parts” viticulture. -
MSU Urban & Regional Planning’s Peilei Fan receives Cross-disciplinary Faculty Research Award from the College of Social Science
Published on May 2, 2019
Peilei Fan, associate professor of urban & regional planning, was selected to receive the Cross-disciplinary Faculty Research Award from the MSU College of Social Science. She was recognized for the award on Wednesday, April 24 in the MSU Union Ballroom. -
First annual Plant Science Spring Formal Dance.
Published on May 1, 2019
“The MPS atrium was transformed on April 13th for the first annual Plant Science Spring Formal. -
Pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on May 1, 2019
Most plants need pollination to reproduce and grow fruit. While some plants are wind-pollinated, many require assistance from insects, bats, hummingbirds or other animals. -
MSU construction management junior Katie Cross receives $3.5K scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
Katie Cross, a construction management junior, was awarded the $3,500 H.L. “Bud” Conrad Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan Endowment Fund. -
$13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future
Published on May 1, 2019
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president. -
Best Management Practices
Published on May 1, 2019
Most pesticide applications by tree care professionals are due to a few exotic pests. -
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity
Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings. -
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential
Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice. -
Broad-spectrum fungicides for vegetables
Published on May 1, 2019
Check out these broad-spectrum fungicide options available for use on multiple vegetable crops. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Rain, rain go away! With lots of field delays this week, consider using free videos to train your workers. -
Biological control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for protecting pollinators
Published on May 1, 2019
For the past 30 years or more, most tree care professionals and many informed property owners have been managing destructive insects by minimizing pesticide use and encouraging predators and parasitoids that naturally keep pests under control. -
The Cryptic Nuisance: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
Understanding the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) and why it is actively growing each year in population. -
References
Published on May 1, 2019
References for protecting and enhancing pollinators in urban landscapes. -
Greenstone renews 4-H commitment to grow 4-H true leaders
Published on May 1, 2019
GreenStone Farm Credit Services has renewed and increased its commitment to Michigan 4-H with a $75,000 pledge over the next five years. -
National 4-H grants help Michigan 4-H succeed
Published on May 1, 2019
National 4-H Council continues to be a strong partner in leveraging corporate grants to support local 4-H programs. For the past two fiscal years, support from National 4-H Council partnerships has exceeded $250,000 annually. -
How to control invasive pests while protecting pollinators and other beneficial insects
Published on May 1, 2019
Pesticides should never be applied unless they are necessary to maintain plant health. -
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines
Published on May 1, 2019
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines, usually more rigorous than basic produce safety standards, only exist for a few crops. Learn which crops have them and how to answer audit questions when your crop doesn’t have them.