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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Red crown rot: A new threat to soybean production

Published on September 5, 2024
Red crown rot can be spread through contaminated soil, providing yet another reason to not move soil and to clean equipment when possible.
Ground rules for effective meetings and youth-adult partnerships

Published on September 5, 2024
Creating meeting norms for your youth group can make meetings more effective.
Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health

Published on September 5, 2024
Most youth have both risk and protective factors that affect their experiences in life. A competent and consistent adult is one of the most important protective factors in a young person's life and mental health.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
MSU Extension receives 4-H Health Rocks! grant to deliver substance use prevention education to youth

Published on September 4, 2024
A $450,000 grant from National 4-H Council will allow MSU Extension to bring substance use prevention education to 15,000 Michigan youth through the 4-H Health Rocks! program.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 4, 2024
Very warm weather over the past week and earlier in the season has been pushing along fruit ripening.
Food safety for potlucks

Published on September 4, 2024
Tips for keeping food safe at parties.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.