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  Back to school preparation

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Tips to help parents prepare for the new school year - virtually or face-to-face.

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  Michigan Grape scouting report – August 12, 2020

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Pest pressure is increasing, and some growers are clearing up from the derecho.

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  What’s the catch? New video from Michigan Sea Grant helps anglers identify Great Lakes fish

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Seasoned pros and newbies alike will learn new tips and tricks for identifying big lake salmon and trout.

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  MSU’s online course, Forest Certification and Climate Change, approved for SFI continuing education credits in multiple states.

  Published on August 11, 2020
  FCCC is pre-approved for SFI continuing education credits in nine states, and is pending pre-approval in many more.

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  Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates for southwest Michigan

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Apple harvest for most of the state is a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.

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  Panda habitat: Key to panda survival

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Pandas share their home, even in reserves, with people locked in their own struggle to survive.

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  Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked

• East Michigan fruit crop update – August 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Harvest has begun for Red Haven and other main season peach varieties. Blueberry harvest continues across the region.