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  Considerations for disease management

  Published on May 1, 2019
  It was previously thought that fungicides and bactericides are harmless to honey bees and other pollinators, and in fact, most fungicides are still considered relatively safe, even while spraying when pollinators are present.

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  Better habitat for bees

  Published on May 1, 2019
  In general, herbs and garden perennials are good for bees, while most annual bedding plants are less attractive to them.

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  Protecting pollinators during home lawn grub control

  Published on May 1, 2019
  The most widely used insecticides for grub infestations of lawns are neonicotinoid insecticides, which are toxic to pollinators if they are sprayed over flowers.

• Appendix 1 - Bee impact and recommendations for use for fungicides and bactericides

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Appendix 1

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  Industry-specific produce safety guidelines

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Industry-specific produce safety guidelines, usually more rigorous than basic produce safety standards, only exist for a few crops. Learn which crops have them and how to answer audit questions when your crop doesn’t have them.

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  Greenstone renews 4-H commitment to grow 4-H true leaders

  Published on May 1, 2019
  GreenStone Farm Credit Services has renewed and increased its commitment to Michigan 4-H with a $75,000 pledge over the next five years.

• References

  Published on May 1, 2019
  References for protecting and enhancing pollinators in urban landscapes.

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  Flowers throughout the year

  Published on May 1, 2019
  The best habitats for bees have flowering plants rich in nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Survey your yard and garden to see when flowers are abundant and when they are scarce.

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  4-H Renewable Energy Camp: Growing true leaders passionate about STEM

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Annually, Michigan 4-H youth gather at Michigan State University during summer months to participate in the 4-H Renewable Energy Camp.

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  Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America

  Published on May 1, 2019
  A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America