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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway, and many growers will begin tart cherry harvest early next week.
A virtual visit to Italy

Published on July 7, 2021
Learn to make Italian pizza dough, a craft, dance and much more during this virtual Italian day event.
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 3: Cicindelinae

Published on July 7, 2021
Tiger beetles are predators with fierce jaws and eyes on the back of their heads.
Alternative ‘meat’ production will change the pet food industry

Published on July 6, 2021
Scott Haskell gives an overview of the current status of alternative “meat” regulation in the pet food industry, stakeholder concerns, and emerging issues.
Benefits and barriers of forgiveness

Published on July 6, 2021
Forgiveness is good for your mental and physical health.
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Drive-by botany: Poison hemlock and perennial pea

Published on July 6, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2021.
A simple smile might impact a person’s day, but a note could impact their life

Published on July 6, 2021
Have you smiled at someone yet today?
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 6, 2021
Blueberry harvest has started with varieties like Bluetta, Duke, Draper and other early varieties. Harvest of Bluecrop, one of the main Michigan varieties, will start soon.