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Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?

Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.
A long wetting period could be the start of cherry leaf spot infections for 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
With the recent wet weather and opening stomata, tart cherry growers should be planning ahead for leaf spot infections.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Branch County’s Laura Johns

Published on May 19, 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.
What is chronic wasting disease?

Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Following a soggy stretch of weather, warmer, summer-like days are ahead.
4-H gardening around Michigan

Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.
Michigan State University Extension names Julia Darnton District 4 interim director

Published on May 18, 2020
Darnton will lead MSU Extension's efforts in Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties.
Cereal Prices Have Resisted (so far) to COVID-19 in Mali

Published on May 18, 2020
Malian households are facing sharp price increases on staple foods due to government declaration of the first cases of COVID-19.