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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.
Michigan 4-H creates teddy bears for children in need

Published on June 29, 2021
When R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. agency asked for help, sewing machines in Clare, Gratiot and Isabella County 4-H homes started humming with colorful teddy bear production.
West central Michigan small fruit update– June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
Blueberries started ripening in west central Michigan, but spotted wing Drosophila has arrived too.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected.
Maximize profit with the new Drain Spacing Tool

Published on June 29, 2021
Use the Drain Spacing Tool to estimate the optimum tile drain spacing for your farm.
Update from the Chair Summer 2021

Published on June 28, 2021
AFRE Chair Titus Awokuse shares updates and news from the Department in his last update as Chair.
Four Lessons from COVID-19 for the Future of Christmas Tree Marketing

Published on June 28, 2021
Because of this unique Christmas tree shopping environment, we took the opportunity to delve into how U.S. consumers were confronting the holiday season with in order to glean some information about how their purchasing choices might look in the future.
Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use

Published on June 28, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources.
New Planning Commissioner Training series launched in partnership with Planetizen Courses

Published on June 28, 2021
Virtual training series provides citizen planners with the tools and resources to effectively work alongside professional planners on behalf of their communities.
Beating Bean Bruchids in Southern Africa – Using Gender Responsive Breeding to Empower Women

Published on June 28, 2021
Article about "Beating Bean Bruchids in Southern Africa – Using Gender Responsive Breeding to Empower Women."