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What are blue-green algae and can they hurt my family and pets?

Published on August 12, 2020
Blue-green algae are a group of naturally occurring bacteria found in both fresh and salt water.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020

Published on August 12, 2020
Harvest continues for a wide variety of crops. Opportunistic bugs and diseases are taking advantage of tomatoes and peppers with physiological issues.
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Published on August 12, 2020
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MSU’s online course, Forest Certification and Climate Change, approved for SFI continuing education credits in multiple states.

Published on August 11, 2020
FCCC is pre-approved for SFI continuing education credits in nine states, and is pending pre-approval in many more.
Panda habitat: Key to panda survival

Published on August 11, 2020
Pandas share their home, even in reserves, with people locked in their own struggle to survive.
Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020

Published on August 11, 2020
Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.
Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates for southwest Michigan

Published on August 11, 2020
Apple harvest for most of the state is a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

Published on August 11, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked
East Michigan fruit crop update – August 11, 2020

Published on August 11, 2020
Harvest has begun for Red Haven and other main season peach varieties. Blueberry harvest continues across the region.