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East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

Published on June 11, 2019
Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes.
MSU Cover Crop Team Webinar Series: Soil biology benefits of cover crops

Published on June 11, 2019
The fourth webinar in this series highlights research at MSU looking at the impact of cover crops on the health and diversity of the soil microbial community, and effects on corn yield.
Do you suspect grapevine trunk disease in your vineyard?

Published on June 11, 2019
The only way to know for sure is by laboratory analysis. Learn how to submit a sample to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics for analysis.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

Published on June 11, 2019
Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly.
International Education Week in Michigan

Published on June 10, 2019
Learn how you can share your event during International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, 2019.
Michigan 4-H pilot “visual letter” art exchange with Poland and Canada

Published on June 10, 2019
Michigan 4-H is excited to be piloting a three-way 2019 “visual letter” art exchange with Warsaw, Poland, and Manitoba, Canada, with Lenawee County 4-H in Michigan.
What does it take to be an outbound exchange student?

Published on June 10, 2019
International travel is a great opportunity for youth to experience new cultures and be more globally connected.
Black cutworm monitoring program in southeast Michigan

Published on June 10, 2019
The goal of this program is to decrease corn growers’ reliance on at-planting insecticide applications for black cutworm while still protecting crops from economic injury.
A French connection to Michigan's forests

Published on June 10, 2019
The forests of France and Michigan have some commonalities. The mixed farm and forest rolling hills of France make a resident of the Great Lakes State feel quite at home.
Upper Peninsula gardeners continue to benefit from Smart Gardening program

Published on June 10, 2019
Free MSU Extension tip sheets, presentations and hands-on activities reached over a thousand people at the annual Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed.