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Register for Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up

Published on May 26, 2022
This year's Dirt to Glass conference will focus on soil health, soil identification and soil fertility. Each year, the conference chooses a specific area of study based on the results of an annual educational needs assessment survey.
Go green: Recycling horticultural plastics

Published on May 26, 2022
Many horticultural plastics can be recycled with private Michigan companies or a pilot Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling Program in Eaton County.
Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers

Published on May 26, 2022
Didymo, a nuisance alga known as rock snot, could be trouble for the treasured trout fishery in the Upper Manistee River.
CSUS faculty spotlight: Tongbin “Teresa” Qu

Published on May 25, 2022
Dr. Qu's research and teaching in the area of sustainable and inclusive transportation excites her and helps her continue to learn new things.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 25, 2022

Published on May 25, 2022
Wild grape bloom is expected soon in southern Michigan. Shoot growth is slow, but continuing in northern vineyards.
PRCI workshop on addressing gender in value chain studies

Published on May 24, 2022
New PRCI core center technical training in value chain analysis series focused on gender
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
Drive-by botany: Purple dead-nettle and Morrow’s honeysuckle

Published on May 24, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-May 2022.