News

Water for calves is important

Published on June 15, 2022
Water is essential to raising healthy calves and must be provided separate from milk from an early age.
Chapin returns as director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives

Published on June 15, 2022
MSU Extension announced the appointment of Julie Chapin, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.
Will gas prices keep employees at home?

Published on June 15, 2022
The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working?
Michigan grape scouting report – June 15, 2022

Published on June 15, 2022
Watch for disease infections this week. Northern Michigan could see rains several days. Southern Michigan is hot and humid.
2022 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced

Published on June 14, 2022
Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members.
Sustainability scholar publishes on two fronts

Published on June 14, 2022
Emilio Moran explores sustainability at the intersection of people in a new book and journal article.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

Published on June 14, 2022
Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

Published on June 14, 2022
Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022

Published on June 14, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week.
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 14, 2022

Published on June 14, 2022
Hot weather conditions will prevail for the next seven days making supplemental irrigation a need for blueberries and strawberries to maintain yield and fruit quality.