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Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Branch County’s Laura Johns

Published on May 19, 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.
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields.
Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus

Published on May 19, 2020
In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?

Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops

Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.
4-H gardening around Michigan

Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too.
Michigan State University Extension names Julia Darnton District 4 interim director

Published on May 18, 2020
Darnton will lead MSU Extension's efforts in Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties.
Institute of Agricultural Technology student shares his career path

Published on May 18, 2020
Bryan Hammis, in the IAT agricultural operations program, found MSU at the right time to help him pursue his passions in agriculture and farming.