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Laundry pod poisoning: Protecting your family

Published on April 28, 2021
Accidental exposure or consumption of laundry detergent packets by children can result in serious medical problems, so how can we prevent it?
How to identify and manage common ragweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1

Published on April 28, 2021
Identifying common ragweed early in Christmas tree production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 28, 2021

Published on April 28, 2021
Dry fields have allowed for ramped up field work. Field sowing and maintaining transplant health are priorities right now.
Managing Diplodia tip blight

Published on April 28, 2021
Diplodia tip blight can kill the current year’s growth of trees of any age. Time fungicide applications to protect new growth from bud break through full candle elongation.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
Sweet cherry bloom is beginning in the region and PGRs like ReTain will be less effective in cool weather.
A Message to 2021 CANR Graduates

Published on April 27, 2021
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick offers congratulations to the Class of 2021.
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2

Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle?
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
An update on freeze/frost effects on small fruit production including strawberries and blueberries in west central Michigan.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
After a hard frost last week, plenty of healthy flower buds are still present and warm weather is in the forecast.