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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. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Rain halts field work and cool temperatures slow plant growth. -
Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America
Published on May 1, 2019
A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America -
Applying Apogee and Actigard to young apple trees
Published on May 1, 2019
Apogee and Actigard applied together can help suppress fire blight while not seriously delaying the trees filling their canopy space. -
Infestations of Lymantria dispar increase during drought
Published on May 1, 2019
Localized rainfall patterns can lead to infestations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars in Michigan. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Not much is happening in the fields. Greenhouse growers should manage for temperature and humidity during these wet, cloudy days. -
e-GRO: Providing free online education for greenhouse growers
Published on May 1, 2019
e-GRO Alerts is a form of communication in hopes to educate and help a larger audience understand various topics that are seen. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Cool temperatures and rain have brought a stop to most field activity. -
Wolves of Isle Royale offer unique opportunity to learn about predator-prey relationships
Published on May 1, 2019
The American wolf population is declining, providing us an opportunity to understand predator-prey relationships. -
Michigan Tree Fruit Industry set to Improve global position
Published on May 1, 2019
Abundant water, rich soils and glacially-formed topography combine with the moderating effects of the Great Lakes to make Michigan a tremendous place to grow tree fruit. -
2019 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
PPO inhibitor (Group 14) herbicide resistance in Palmer amaranth was confirmed in 2018 as other herbicide resistance issues continue to spread. -
Appendix 1 - Bee impact and recommendations for use for fungicides and bactericides
Published on May 1, 2019
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New youth trustee to provide youth voice to board
Published on May 1, 2019
Livingston County 4-H’er Grace Schmidt was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in April. -
Microsoft grant expansion helps 4-H youth become digital ambassadors and create change
Published on May 1, 2019
This year, Michigan is one of 15 states receiving National 4-H Council grants from Microsoft to implement the 4-H Digital Ambassadors Project in Michigan. -
Factors that threaten pollinator health
Published on May 1, 2019
Most researchers agree that a combination of factors is causing declines in bee and pollinator populations, including loss of habitat or flowers that provide pollen and nectar, pesticide exposure, parasites and pathogens. -
Considerations for disease management
Published on May 1, 2019
It was previously thought that fungicides and bactericides are harmless to honey bees and other pollinators, and in fact, most fungicides are still considered relatively safe, even while spraying when pollinators are present.