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Sign up to participate in the Midwestern Hemp Database and Cultivar Check Program

Published on April 7, 2021
Participants will receive discounted cannabinoid testing.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
A continuation of warmer than normal temperatures and bud development brings disease and insect potential.
Cold, overnight temperatures in Grand Rapids region could impact apple crop

Published on April 6, 2021
Know how to assess bud injury as cold temperatures during April 1-2, 2021, could potentially impact apples in the region.
Scenario-based shoreline planning can help improve coastal management

Published on April 6, 2021
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning.
State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control

Published on April 6, 2021
Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes.
Steelhead declines spur discussion of research and management options

Published on April 6, 2021
The first Steelhead Fishery Workshop addressed questions related to steelhead harvest, bag limits, stocking strategies, and diet.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.
State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972

Published on April 5, 2021
Federal revenue sharing, what’s that? Most leaders of Michigan’s local governments may not have any memory of federal revenue sharing, since it was last available to localities in 1986. Could it be reestablished? It sure can.
SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Published on April 5, 2021
Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU.