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How to manage field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the non-chemical and chemical methods to control field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).
Keeping your kitchen safe

Published on May 6, 2020
Learn how to safely clean and sanitize your kitchen.
Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress

Published on May 6, 2020
Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020

Published on May 6, 2020
Dry conditions have allowed producers to stay on schedule with field preparation.
Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Livelihoods in Nigeria

Published on May 5, 2020
The fifth panel discussion of the Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars Program's informational series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria.
Decision making in communities

Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs

Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Kent County’s Kristi Rozeboom

Published on May 5, 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.