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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.
MSU-led national cucurbit project reupped for $7.1 million

Published on September 8, 2020
The Cucurbit Coordinated Agricultural Project has been awarded $7.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

Published on September 8, 2020
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end in northern counties with most of the hand harvest for the fresh market already completed. Remaining berries are mechanically harvested for procession.
National Cover Crop Survey Report is released

Published on September 8, 2020
2019-2020 National Cover Crop Survey Report details farmer trends and perspectives on cover crop use.
MSU hosts Vegetable and Root Crop Virtual Field Day

Published on September 5, 2020
Educators and researchers showcase research on the farms of West Michigan vegetable growers, where they live and work
MSU doctoral candidate granted research award from Ecological Society of America

Published on September 4, 2020
Katelyn King, a doctoral candidate in the Data Intensive Limnology Lab, recently won the Exceptional Promise in Graduate Research Award from the Ecological Society of America.
Weekly Beet - September 4, 2020

Published on September 4, 2020
This weeks edition: New Publications: Monique Sakalidis and Carmen Medina, "Characterization of Diaporthe spp. associated with spruce decline on Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens) in Michigan".
International scientists seek pathways to sustainability

Published on September 4, 2020
An international group of sustainability scientists work to understand the most effective targets at which to aim to enabling leaders in government, business, civil society and academia to spark transformative changes towards a more just and su...
SPDC announces virtual Lecture Series for 2020-2021

Published on September 4, 2020
We are pleased to announce our 2nd annual SPDC Lecture Series for 2020-2021. These events will take place virtually due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Baby sign language: A helpful communication tool

Published on September 4, 2020
Babies can learn and use sign language as a life skill, enabling them to benefit from its communication advantages.