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Laundry pod poisoning: Protecting your family

Published on April 28, 2021
Accidental exposure or consumption of laundry detergent packets by children can result in serious medical problems, so how can we prevent it?
How to identify and manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2

Published on April 28, 2021
Strategies to manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production.
How to identify and manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1

Published on April 28, 2021
Identifying common ragweed early in Christmas tree production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan.
Managing Diplodia tip blight

Published on April 28, 2021
Diplodia tip blight can kill the current year’s growth of trees of any age. Time fungicide applications to protect new growth from bud break through full candle elongation.
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!

Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
After a hard frost last week, plenty of healthy flower buds are still present and warm weather is in the forecast.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
An update on freeze/frost effects on small fruit production including strawberries and blueberries in west central Michigan.
A Message to 2021 CANR Graduates

Published on April 27, 2021
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick offers congratulations to the Class of 2021.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2

Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle?
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
Sweet cherry bloom is beginning in the region and PGRs like ReTain will be less effective in cool weather.