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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels expected to reach summer peak in July 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Webinar will discuss options for shore protection/stabilization with expected erosion. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 4: Mayflies
Published on July 2, 2020
The brief appearance of the mayfly. -
Vigilance against the invisible: building molecular tools to identify pathogens
Published on July 1, 2020
Monique Sakalids, assistant professor in the Forestry and Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences departments at MSU, builds molecular tools to help identify exotic and native pathogens that have the potential to cause plant health emergencies. -
Collaborating with farmers to help protect streams and rivers in Michigan
Published on July 1, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research provides research, tools and partnerships that help farmers with environmentally safe water management. -
Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient. -
MSU researcher finds new ways to support global crop production
Published on July 1, 2020
Ajit Srivastava develops solar technologies for drip irrigation systems and tractors powered by solar energy to help smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso increase crop production. -
Studying the effectiveness of conservation drainage practices
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Extension drainage specialist works with Michigan farmers to balance crop yield with environmental and water protections.