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East Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
The region is finally starting to dry out, even though many east Michigan growers saw another inch of precipitation in the last week. Strawberry harvest continues across the region with saskatoon and sweet cherry harvest to follow in the next week or so.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.
MSU Extension program on farm employee development

Published on June 25, 2019
Employee management is an area of concern for many farmers. Are you a farmer who has asked how can you become better at it? Want some practical advice that works? This Michigan State University Extension program was developed for you!
New stone fruit Integrated Pest Management guide for beginners available online

Published on June 25, 2019
A new series of how-to fact sheets, collectively called Stone Fruit IPM for Beginners, developed for new growers and scouts of stone fruit is now available online.
Corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting

Published on June 25, 2019
MSU Extension recognizes the use of corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting.
Wet, humid weather challenges vegetable disease management

Published on June 24, 2019
Control measures should be initiated.
When will the cool, wet weather end?

Published on June 24, 2019
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen gives insight on recent weather and predictions for the rest of the summer.
SPDC students received first-place at MSU’s 21st University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

Published on June 24, 2019
Three students from SPDC received first-place awards in April at MSU’s 21st University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum.
Best practices when creating events in dotCMS

Published on June 24, 2019
Learn about the best practices for creating an event in dotCMS.
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning Wednesday AM

Published on June 23, 2019
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning Wednesday AM