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High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot
Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week. -
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers
Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too
Published on March 28, 2021
Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby. -
Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17
Published on March 8, 2021
Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries. -
Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available
Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. -
Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum
Published on January 6, 2021
Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021. -
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan
Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies. -
Honoring our veteran gardeners of Michigan
Published on November 10, 2020
Meet William Jacobs, 21 years in the Air Force and a lifetime of gardening expertise. -
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators?