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Frasier pays it forward for packaging

Published on April 24, 2019
Michigan State University School of Packaging alumnus Charles Frasier, and his wife Jacqueline, recently gave the lead $1.5 million gift to renovate the MSU School of Packaging building.
East Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Spring planting and greenhouse chores are piling up in a race for growers’ attention.
West central Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Early crops are being planted or emerging, with asparagus harvest coming soon.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

Published on April 24, 2019
Southwest Michigan is off to a “normal” start.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
The small fruit growing season has begun in west central Michigan with the start of the growing cycle of strawberries and blueberries.
East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.
Northwest Michigan fruit report – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
Welcomed warm weather came to the region over the weekend, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast and will likely keep development steady for the remainder of the week.
Renewed labels for onions and green onions

Published on April 23, 2019
Starane Ultra label for dry bulb onions and Prowl H2O label for green onions extended.
ReTain trial in Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry

Published on April 23, 2019
Improving fruit set with ReTain in light yielding cherry varieties, Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry.