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Support Michigan 4-H and purchase locally sourced protein and crafts through virtual auctions

Published on July 23, 2020
Though not the same as the county fair, 4-H virtual learning showcases and auctions provide a space for youth to demonstrate their mastery of skills developed in 4-H, as well as to market and sell their 4-H projects.
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 7: Fireflies

Published on July 23, 2020
Fireflies are lighting up the night in Michigan this year.
Million-dollar rain

Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance?
Sustainable management of internal parasites of sheep and goats in the Upper Midwest and Northeastern USA

Published on July 22, 2020
Webinar series on parasite management in sheep and goats.
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
Foliar diseases have seemed fairly quiet to date, but the recent warm overnights and high dewpoints could accelerate them, so don’t get caught off guard!
White mold management in Michigan dry beans

Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
Last week’s quiet gave way to this week’s storm.
Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.
East Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
Harvest of warm-season crops is picking up. High dew points are increasing disease threat.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
High dewpoints and overcast skies promote disease development.