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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Blueberries are in full bloom and early varieties are at petal fall. Bees are very active in all small fruit crops and pesticide applications need to be made to avoid exposing pollinators to harmful pesticide products.
Epidemiology as a career option

Published on June 2, 2020
Explore epidemiology as a career in the field of public health.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Warm weather brought fast development of trees and insects.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

Published on June 2, 2020
Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits.
MSU Student Organic Farm offers two programs for beginning and aspiring farmers

Published on June 2, 2020
Sign up now for the online MSU Farm Business Plan Accelerator or the 2021 Organic Farmer Training Program.
Twig and blossom blights in Michigan blueberries

Published on June 2, 2020
Freezes and disease cause similar symptoms on blueberry plants. Here is what to look for in your field.
MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan

Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education.
Update to small business administration (SBA) COVID-19 related loans

Published on June 2, 2020
Congress has passed, and the President signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act. The law added $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program and $10 billion to the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program.
Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster

Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster.
MSU Student Organic Farm 2019 Annual Report

Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Student Organic Farm enhances scholarship, research, and education in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.