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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region.
FCCP Attends Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance Forest Resource Planning Committee Meeting in Smithville, New Jersey

Published on June 6, 2023
Chad Papa, FCCP Research Assistant, and Stephen Handler, NIACS Climate Change Specialist, discussed forest certification and their efforts to promote climate-smart forestry through education and research.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources
2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers

Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees.
Irrigation trends in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 1, 2023

Published on June 5, 2023
Most growers using granular fertilizers are planning to apply them soon if they have not already.
Michigan chestnut pest report the week of June 1, 2023

Published on June 5, 2023
Growers may need to continue to protect against black stem borer. There are a lot of chestnut pests expected to arrive in early June.
Maximizing grapevine canopy potential: Optimizing pre-bloom shoot thinning and positioning

Published on June 5, 2023
Learn how proper canopy management contributes to vine health, grape quality and sustainable viticulture practices, ensuring long-term success in grapevine cultivation.
Begin with breathing for improved health and wellness

Published on June 2, 2023
Making a practice of regular, deep breathing may be one easy way to lower your stress level as well as provide many other health benefits.