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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.
Malletts create MSU Extension emerging needs fund

Published on June 30, 2020
To help support MSU Extension into the future, Jef and Patty Mallett have provided a future gift to support emerging needs within MSU Extension.
East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest is almost complete. Harvest of early blueberry varieties started this week in Allegan and Van Buren counties. Some high tunnel produced raspberries are also harvested, and summer raspberries will start soon.
MSU alum supports MSU Extension program in Detroit

Published on June 30, 2020
Thanks to gifts from Russell King, the MSU Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning and Innovation (DPFLI) has been made a reality.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops.
How to create a Digital Document in dotCMS

Published on June 29, 2020
Learn how to create a Digital Document in dotCMS.
Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan

Published on June 26, 2020
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.
Warm, dry weather causes heat tracking in lawns

Published on June 26, 2020
Mowers and other repetitive movement can leave tracks on lawns during hot, dry weather.