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MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals

Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock.
In-Person Latte & Learn: Forest Carbon 101

Published on May 25, 2023
This in-person educational session will explore forests and forest products as nature-based solutions to reduce carbon emissions and protect our nation from climate-change impacts.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop.
MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.

Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 24, 2023

Published on May 24, 2023
If things were better, there’d be an investigation.
Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees

Published on May 24, 2023
Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease.
Pain in the grass: Tall fescue

Published on May 23, 2023
Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year.
Track cabbage maggot progress with Enviroweather’s degree day forecaster

Published on May 23, 2023
New Enviroweather tool for timing cabbage maggot management.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.