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  Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Bay County’s Rachel Sprunger

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.

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  Liu joins new sustainable agricultural intensification commission

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Jack Liu joins international commission to guide investments in agricultural innovation.

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  Effectively controlling plum curculio in stone and pome fruits

  Published on May 28, 2020
  With the recent warm weather and wet conditions, plum curculio will be on the move into orchards. Be prepared to control this pest at this time.

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  Fungicide options to combat Fusarium head blight

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A new fungicide on the market claims to widen the window for treatment of Fusarium head blight.

• Michigan’s Livestock Industry Supports Future Leaders

  Published on May 28, 2020
  139 honorary scholarships awarded since 2010

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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Time to walk some fields.

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  Managing hop powdery mildew in Michigan in 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Fungicides applied for powdery mildew can help growers avoid a number of damaging cone diseases.

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  New online series in livestock education

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship.

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  Getting “In the Weeds” on cover crops

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Michigan Field Crops “In the Weeds” podcast fourth series highlights farmer’s stories about cover crop usage.

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  What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

  Published on May 28, 2020
  After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.