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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. -
July resources for Michigan beekeepers
Published on June 24, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources. -
Beating the heat: Protecting pigs from heat stress
Published on June 24, 2025
Practical nutritional and cooling strategies to safeguard swine health and performance during extreme temperatures. -
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. -
Planning ahead for holiday meals
Published on June 23, 2025
Planning ahead and being prepared keeps foodborne illness off the table. -
The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures
Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up. -
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. -
Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside
Published on June 23, 2025
Sometimes it’s just too hot for kids to play outside. Explore a few suggestions to keep your child from becoming bored while waiting for a heat wave to pass. -
Attractions
Published on June 23, 2025
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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