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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 24, 2025

Published on June 24, 2025
Hot weather advanced fruit size and development. Tart cherries are turning red, and early sweet cherries may be ready for harvest later this week.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025

Published on June 24, 2025
Isolated hail hit northwest Michigan over the weekend. Growers are actively managing for diseases with warm and wet conditions. Pest numbers are also increasing with this weather.
How to Specify Regional Wood for Your Mass Timber Projects

Published on June 24, 2025
During this Michigan MT Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on how to specify regional wood for your mass timber projects, featuring experts Michaela Harms of Sterling Structural and Annavitte Rand of Thornton Tomasetti.
Planning ahead for holiday meals

Published on June 23, 2025
Planning ahead and being prepared keeps foodborne illness off the table.
Christmas tree irrigation: When and how much should I irrigate?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using an evapotranspiration model to determine irrigation scheduling can conserve water and improve tree production
Making shopping an engaging experience with your children

Published on June 23, 2025
Shopping with children doesn’t have to feel like a tedious routine. Here are some tips to involve them in the experience.
Can your kitchen sponge make you sick?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using clean kitchen sponges, dishcloths and dish towels will help in preventing foodborne illnesses.
The start of summer is here when strawberries appear

Published on June 23, 2025
Freezing strawberries will extend the just picked flavor for later in the year.
Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.
Attractions

Published on June 23, 2025
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