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Managing botrytis bunch rot in grapes

Published on June 24, 2020
New grape fact sheet on botrytis bunch rot offers a variety of tools to protect grapes.
Tips for being at home with your dog

Published on June 24, 2020
Are you home more often and not sure what to do with your dogs? Here are some tips for keeping them engaged and learning.
Adventures in Water Gardening

Published on June 23, 2020
Water garden features, care, and design.
Ask the Expert: Canna Virus

Published on June 23, 2020
Streaky foliage in Canna is often an indication of Canna virus.
Walmart Foundation gives $10,000 to support Michigan 4-H Mask Project

Published on June 23, 2020
Over 6,052 cloth face coverings have been made by the Michigan 4-H community and donated statewide to those in need.
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit

Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields.
Working women, the backbone of family farms

Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable.