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West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

Published on August 25, 2020
Blueberries are quickly coming to an end and raspberries are in harvest. Fruit quality is excellent but in some late season blueberry varieties, fruit size has been impacted by the long drought.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Lapeer County’s Michelle Hedgcock

Published on August 25, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

Published on August 25, 2020
Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bugs were detected adjacent to an apple block at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects

Published on August 21, 2020
MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity.
MSU hosts Solar Pollinator Habitat webinar series

Published on August 21, 2020
Events focused on establishing and maintaining a solar pollinator habitat
Viticultural practices in northwest Michigan at veraison

Published on August 20, 2020
Meticulous and timely viticultural practices are critical when the growing season is short. Follow this timely information to optimize your vineyards' health, profitability and sustainability.
Participate in the Soybean Virtual Field Day on Aug. 26, 2020

Published on August 20, 2020
This field day is an excellent opportunity to learn more about current MSU soybean research and management recommendations, ask questions of experts and earn pesticide recertification credits.
Joint MSU, U-M project studying effect of inclusivity on STEM faculty receives $1.4 million grant from National Science Foundation

Published on August 20, 2020
CLIMBS-UP, a collaborative research project between MSU and U-M to study inclusive environments in science, technology, engineering and math within academia, has been awarded a three-year, $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation.