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New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

Published on May 28, 2020
A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.
Liu joins new sustainable agricultural intensification commission

Published on May 28, 2020
Jack Liu joins international commission to guide investments in agricultural innovation.
Managing hop powdery mildew in Michigan in 2020

Published on May 28, 2020
Fungicides applied for powdery mildew can help growers avoid a number of damaging cone diseases.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Bay County’s Rachel Sprunger

Published on May 28, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Michigan’s Livestock Industry Supports Future Leaders

Published on May 28, 2020
139 honorary scholarships awarded since 2010
Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

Published on May 28, 2020
Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.
Blueberry growers need to focus on Anthracnose fruit rot as bloom ends

Published on May 28, 2020
During bloom, it makes sense to focus on managing fruit rot diseases, and new information and tools are available to help.
What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

Published on May 28, 2020
After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.
New online series in livestock education

Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship.
MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed

Published on May 28, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.