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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.
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.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.
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
ABM Senior: Finding AFRE and Practicing Her Passion

Published on July 8, 2019
AFRE student Brooke Vilminot is spending her summer interning at Archer Daniels (ADM) in Toledo, Ohio after finding her home at Michigan State in the AFRE Department.
Good times, happy cows

Published on July 8, 2019
Cows have an ideal time budget for their day. As we affect that budget we can impact their well-being.
The tale of two transitions

Published on July 8, 2019
Getting farm transition right can make or break a farm’s chances of surviving from one generation to another.
Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan

Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production.
Megan Andrews found a whole new world while working in an entomology lab

Published on July 8, 2019
Undergraduate student Megan Andrews says she discovered insects are interesting and underrated. Since working in the Gut lab, she has changed her major to pursue a career in entomology.