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Weekly Beet - June 26, 2020

Published on June 26, 2020
Department announcements and happenings for the week ending June 26, 2020
Nominate the next Dairy Farmer of the Year

Published on June 26, 2020
The 2021 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020

Published on June 25, 2020
Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth.
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 3: Assassin bugs

Published on June 25, 2020
A closer look at the little green bugs in your garden will tell you if they are friend or foe.
Accelerating nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed

Published on June 25, 2020
Conservation adoption through farmer-led outreach and education.
Exploring the benefits of sustainable commoditization in the seafood industry

Published on June 25, 2020
Thomas Reardon and Ben Belton, faculty members in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, outline how mass-produced seafood products can also be environmentally friendly.
Alumnus Nick Tipper - Recognized Fruit and Vegetable Industry Young Leaders

Published on June 25, 2020
Congrats Nick Tipper
Fall 2020 Extension Master Gardener online class offered for Upper Peninsula residents

Published on June 25, 2020
Avoid the travel and potential snow, register by Aug. 27 for the upcoming Upper Peninsula online Extension Master Gardener class.
Are foliar fungicides plus insecticide tank mixture applications to soybeans profitable?

Published on June 25, 2020
On-farm research results collected from 2017 to 2019 can help soybean producers decide if they should apply foliar fungicide and insecticide tank mixtures in 2020.
MSU awarded $500,000 USDA-NIFA grant to support food processing program

Published on June 25, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives grant supporting certificate program that develops skilled food processing and safety operator