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Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster

Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster.
Register for the 2020 Grape Prebloom Webinar on June 4

Published on June 2, 2020
Get ready for grape bloom with information on grape canopy, pest and disease management.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Warm weather brought fast development of trees and insects.
Twig and blossom blights in Michigan blueberries

Published on June 2, 2020
Freezes and disease cause similar symptoms on blueberry plants. Here is what to look for in your field.
MSU Student Organic Farm offers two programs for beginning and aspiring farmers

Published on June 2, 2020
Sign up now for the online MSU Farm Business Plan Accelerator or the 2021 Organic Farmer Training Program.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread.
Ask the Expert: Pre-emergent Herbicides

Published on June 1, 2020
Our MSU Horticulture Garden's Annual Trial Gardens manager answers questions about pre-emergent herbicides.
Irrigation management to reduce cost and foliar disease

Published on June 1, 2020
Understanding the disease triangle, water management and leaf wetness influence on foliar disease, when to apply a fungicide, and a review of what we’ve learned so far on how to best manage tar spot.
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.