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Protecting blueberry blooms from extreme heat injury using overhead irrigation
Published on June 1, 2023
Michigan’s blueberry industry has been increasingly affected by climate change with spring heatwaves and long, dry periods causing potential yield losses. -
Dry forecast: How will that impact weed control?
Published on June 1, 2023
Weeds under environmental stress are hard to control. -
PRCI Global Gathering celebrates its partnerships and looks to the future
Published on May 31, 2023
PRCI Global Gathering takes stock of what has been done and how to build long term sustainability for the coalition of African and Asian research institutes -
Sackett vs. Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water Act, and the value of wetlands and property rights
Published on May 31, 2023
A discussion of some research on the public value of wetlands and the private value of property rights. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 31, 2023
Published on May 31, 2023
Insects and wildlife are attracted to growing plants in dry weather. Continued irrigation is a must. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly across the region, and apple fruitlets are at sensitive stages for effective thinning. -
AFRE grad student abroad: fruitful learning experiences in Ghana
Published on May 30, 2023
Photo essay from third-year AFRE grad student Yeyoung Lee on her experiences at the PRCI Global Gathering in Ghana -
MSU Product Center clients recognized by retail grocery partners at the 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show
Published on May 30, 2023
The 2023 Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show hosted grocery store buyers from across the state, with several Product Center clients winning both shelf space and awards from retailers. -
United Nations Environment Programme taps MSU scholar
Published on May 30, 2023
Jianguo "Jack" Liu will be a lead author of a key United Nations environmental report that assesses and offers solutions to global challenges. -
Christmas tree update – May 26, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Be prepared for continued warm temperatures and no precipitation. Irrigate trees wherever possible, especially on recently planted fields. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region. -
New published paper now available.
Published on May 26, 2023
Tracking diurnal controls on phototrophic and heterotrophic carbon assimilation and migration in a photosynthetic microbial mat. -
Freezing cranberries made easy
Published on May 26, 2023
The easiest way to preserve cranberries for year-round enjoyment is freezing. Learn how! -
Michigan Wheat Program Field Day set for June 14 in Lansing
Published on May 26, 2023
Registration is now open for the Michigan Wheat Program’s 2023 Summer Field Day set for Wednesday, June 14. -
MSU Extension welcomes a new field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on May 26, 2023
Christine Charles joins Michigan State University Extension as a field crops educator with a focus on regenerative agriculture. -
Bordeaux estate gift supports Michigan 4-H
Published on May 25, 2023
An estate gift from Gogebic County 4-H alum Lewis Bordeaux will help sustain the work of the Michigan 4-H Foundation and its support for Michigan 4-H Youth Development. -
In-Person Latte & Learn: Forest Carbon 101
Published on May 25, 2023
This in-person educational session will explore forests and forest products as nature-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions and protect our nation from climate-change impacts. -
Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens History
Published on May 25, 2023
In 2023, the the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. Explore its history with this timeline! -
AFRE profs tackling climate change through global partnerships
Published on May 25, 2023
Successful Stakeholder Outreach Event to Address Climate Change Adaptation and mitigation held by CACCI-Ghana -
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.