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West central Michigan small fruit update - July 28, 2022

Published on July 28, 2022
Blueberry harvest is in full swing under intense heat. Following OSHA and GAPs recommendations helps to prevent heat related illnesses among farmworkers.
Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

Published on July 28, 2022
Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 28, 2022

Published on July 28, 2022
A short reprieve from the hot weather will end over the weekend, but dry conditions are likely to persist into the first half of August, potentially impacting corn pollination in late-planted fields and seed fill in earlier-maturing corn and soybean.
988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched

Published on July 27, 2022
Emergency mental health help is available with the launch of the 988 number.
2022 Nature's Engineers Camp: Day 2

Published on July 27, 2022
Rock Climbing, Dam Building, and lots of Eating!
Education pays in lower unemployment rates and higher wages

Published on July 27, 2022
With additional educational attainment comes higher wages and lower unemployment; however, some fields of training are more lucrative than others, and research should be done to ensure that a prospective field can offer the lifestyle one desires.
Four steps to help youth write a resume

Published on July 27, 2022
Michigan State University Extension suggests four steps to help youth begin to write a resume.
MSU Great Lakes Leadership Academy honors recipient of the William Milliken Leadership for the Common Good Award

Published on July 27, 2022
Former Great Lakes Leadership Academy director, Vicki Pontz, received the 2022 William Milliken Leadership for the Common Good Award.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 27, 2022

Published on July 27, 2022
Hedging at the right time can maintain your canopy young and active at the end of the growing season.
Nature's Engineers Camp: Day 1

Published on July 26, 2022
Let's start the week of fun!