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Offsite Insights Series Features MassTimber@MSU Director

Published on June 8, 2022
Sandra Lupien appeared in June 2022 to talk mass timber.
Plant science at the dinner table: Avocados

Published on June 8, 2022
Avocadoes are berries and the main ingredient of guacamole.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 8, 2022

Published on June 8, 2022
Clusters are expanding in northwest Michigan. Grape bloom is underway in southern parts of the state.
Midland County 4-H volunteer elected 4-H Foundation trustee

Published on June 8, 2022
Midland County 4-H volunteer Ervin Currie II, of Midland, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its April board meeting.
Early season control of grape berry moth in Michigan vineyards for 2022

Published on June 8, 2022
Adjusting strategies for different vineyards is essential.
BAE Professor Leads Modernization Effort for MSU's Better Process Control School Platform

Published on June 7, 2022
BAE Professor Dr. Kirk Dolan leads effort to modernize the Better Process Control School for Manufactures
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Pest management is top priority for blueberry growers. Cranberry fruitworm and cherry fruitworm are ovipositing and mummy berry shoot strike symptoms are visible.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
The region received significant much needed rain, and all tree fruit have sized considerably in the last week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun.