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MSU Researchers to Develop Management Tool for Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Published on June 3, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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.
East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Blueberries are in full bloom and early varieties are at petal fall. Bees are very active in all small fruit crops and pesticide applications need to be made to avoid exposing pollinators to harmful pesticide products.
Update to small business administration (SBA) COVID-19 related loans

Published on June 2, 2020
Congress has passed, and the President signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act. The law added $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program and $10 billion to the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program.
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.
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.
Epidemiology as a career option

Published on June 2, 2020
Explore epidemiology as a career in the field of public health.
New, free poison ivy bulletin available for ID, control and more

Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Extension has released a new bulletin on identifying poison ivy, look-alike species, the irritant substance and options for control.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Warm weather brought fast development of trees and insects.