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Sustainable Agriculture Team Update July 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Sustainable Agriculture Team Update July 2020
Meet our Staff and Volunteers July 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Meet our Staff and Volunteers July 2020
West central Michigan small fruit report – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila remains the major threat for blueberries and raspberries in the entire Michigan fruit growing regions. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical to prevent fruit damage.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.
East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms.
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!

Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

Published on July 14, 2020
Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain.
Lignin from Wood and Agricultural Waste to be used in Automotive, Mass Timber (CLT) and Construction Applications

Published on July 14, 2020
MSU and Michigan Tech researchers study using lignin from wood and agricultural waste to replace petroleum-based polyols in polyurethane foams and adhesives.