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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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"

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  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).

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.