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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
The storm front on Aug. 10 caused significant damage to some local vegetable fields.
From choir to career: 4-H inspires Michigan youth to follow the music in his heart

Published on August 19, 2020
Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jontaj Wallace shares how his 4-H experiences helped shape his career in music.
Blue-green algae

Published on August 19, 2020
What it is and what you need to know to keep you (and your pets) safe.
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down.
SPDC welcomes Teaching Specialist Robert Aydukovic to the Construction Management program

Published on August 19, 2020
Teaching Specialist Robert Aydukovic will teach courses on on commercial construction, low impact design, and construction documents, and contracts and legal issues in construction.
Maddy's best experience in grad school has been presenting her research at landscape conferences

Published on August 18, 2020
Maddy Dubelko, a graduate student in the Department of Horticulture, chose Horticulture as her advanced degree because she wanted to gain more knowledge about how to best manage ornamental plantings.
Celebrate Cucumbers with a Crunch!

Published on August 18, 2020
Celebrate this summer staple with Michigan’s Cucumber Crunch!
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

Published on August 18, 2020
Apples are coloring in northwest Michigan orchards.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

Published on August 18, 2020
A derecho blew across the region last Monday, leaving damage in its wake. The most affected agricultural areas appear to be western and southern Berrien County.