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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Freezing nights have damaged plants and a cold spring has meant slow plant growth.

• East Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Widespread frost and freezing over three nights this week has packed a punch, and growers are now sprinting to plant with a forecast of rain.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Freeze events a temporary setback for southwest Michigan producers.

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  Special local needs labels renewed for long-season chlorothalonil use on potato in Michigan in 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Bravo Weather Stik, Bravo Zn, Echo 720 and Echo 90DF 24(c) labels are available.

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  Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: St. Clair County’s Megan Tomasek

  Published on May 13, 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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  Assessing freeze injury to wheat in Michigan

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Late season frost can damage wheat, so scout now.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22.

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  Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.