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Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 1: Non-chemical weed control strategies
Published on April 22, 2020
Non-chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production. -
Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 2: Chemical weed control strategies
Published on April 22, 2020
Chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production. -
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in greenhouse geraniums
Published on April 22, 2020
Local officials are involved due to the tight regulation of this bacterial pathogen. -
Alliance for African Partnership to Host Virtual Panel on COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on April 21, 2020
The panel is part of the AAP Public Dialogue Series and will be entitled "COVID-19 Pandemic: Responses and lessons learned from African universities" -
Can cover crops control horseweed?
Published on April 21, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at whether cover crops can control the growth of the weed horseweed (marestail). -
Mummy berry has returned and new products are available for control
Published on April 21, 2020
Early season fungicide choices influence mummy berry control. Consider your management options. -
Glassen Foundation establishes 4-H shooting sports endowment
Published on April 21, 2020
The Hal and Jean Glassen Foundation made a $100,000 gift to establish a new 4-H endowed fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Program. -
New youth joins foundation board of trustees
Published on April 21, 2020
Alger County 4-H member Kennedy DeFrancesco, of Munising, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its January board meeting. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location.