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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 18, 2021

Published on May 18, 2021
Hot, dry conditions this week will accelerate apple growth and development.
High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot

Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

Published on May 18, 2021
This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.
4-H Foundation board approves new strategic plan

Published on May 18, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year strategic plan in early 2021.
Caleb Spall awarded prestigious industry scholarship

Published on May 18, 2021
Caleb plans to use the scholarship funds to share his research and learn more about the industry at domestic and international conferences.
Wizarding world of 4-H connects youth with similar interests

Published on May 18, 2021
Over the past year, many have had to adapt to a new virtual reality. Kathryn Duffy found virtual 4-H clubs filled a void for her seventh-grade daughter, Maddie.
Cooking for Crowds is available as an online course

Published on May 17, 2021
This virtual program is designed to educate volunteers who prepare food for their organization or the public as part of fundraisers or events.
Grad Spotlight: Hanna Carlson

Published on May 17, 2021
Hanna is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
Setting Up the Okta Verify App

Published on May 17, 2021
Instructions for how to set up the Okta Verify app for multi-factor authentication with MSU services.