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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 29, 2021

Published on July 29, 2021
Cooler temperatures expected this coming week will be a welcome change as much of the corn crop in the region is undergoing pollination.
Career exploration curriculum for elementary school-age kids

Published on July 28, 2021
The “Leap Into Careers” 4-H curriculum helps younger kids learn about future jobs and careers while practicing workforce skills.
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 6: Wool carder bees

Published on July 28, 2021
A territorial, fuzzy, non-native bee.
Raising teens: Gifts parents can give them – Part 1

Published on July 28, 2021
Teens bring positivity and hope to our world. Raising teens also brings challenges to parents. Let’s explore some gifts parents can give their teens to help them become successful.
Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: Friends and family – Part 1

Published on July 28, 2021
How to thoughtfully decide which friends and family members are safe to be around your child.
Michigan State University to host dry bean and sugarbeet field day

Published on July 28, 2021
MSU and industry researchers will discuss current issues impacting dry beans and sugarbeets at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Keeping kids safe by choosing the adults in your child’s life: Friends and family – Part 2

Published on July 28, 2021
How to thoughtfully decide which friends and family members are safe to be around your child.
UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day

Published on July 28, 2021
Event will feature mechanical weed control, vegetable variety trials
Raising teens: Gifts parents can give them – Part 2

Published on July 28, 2021
Teenagers are growing and developing at a rapid rate, which might be stressful for parents. Let’s explore gifts parents can give their teens to help them develop a healthy relationship.
MSU to open new AgBioResearch Center in Hart

Published on July 28, 2021
In partnership with West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc., MSU will lead research on tree fruit and vegetable agriculture in west Michigan