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• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Soils have quickly gone from too wet all spring and early summer to now dry. Harvest of many fruit crops is underway, including sweet cherries, saskatoons, summer red raspberries, tart cherries and black raspberries.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.

• How to survive a zombie apocalypse: The debrief

  Published on July 9, 2019
  After you’ve played the leadership game “How to survive a zombie apocalypse,” it’s important to debrief and talk about the lessons learned.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise as cherries are ripening. Early sweet cherry harvest will begin this week.

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  Two Entomology post-doctoral researchers honored with USDA NIFA fellowships

  Published on July 9, 2019
  One’s work will make habitat for bees safer, while the other will manipulate plant odors to confuse insect pests or encourage their natural enemies.

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  Stand out from the crowd: Five steps to a positive first impression

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Practice these five tips to ensure you make a positive impression.

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  What leadership styles will help you survive a zombie apocalypse?

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Use zombies in your leadership teaching to make things fun, fresh and exciting for youth while also learning how to survive a zombie apocalypse.

• Horse Camp: Week 1 - Part 2

  Published on July 8, 2019
  Horse Camp: Week 1 - Part 2

• Green Science Adventure Camp: Friday

  Published on July 8, 2019
  Green Science Adventure Camp: Friday