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$13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future

Published on May 1, 2019
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president.
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity

Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings.
Applying Apogee and Actigard to young apple trees

Published on May 1, 2019
Apogee and Actigard applied together can help suppress fire blight while not seriously delaying the trees filling their canopy space.
Introduction to protecting and increasing pollinators in your landscape

Published on May 1, 2019
Most of the fruit and vegetables we eat would not exist if we did not have honey bees and native bees to pollinate the flowers they developed from.
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.
e-GRO: Providing free online education for greenhouse growers

Published on May 1, 2019
e-GRO Alerts is a form of communication in hopes to educate and help a larger audience understand various topics that are seen.
Infestations of Lymantria dispar increase during drought

Published on May 1, 2019
Localized rainfall patterns can lead to infestations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars in Michigan.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Not much is happening in the fields. Greenhouse growers should manage for temperature and humidity during these wet, cloudy days.
The Cryptic Nuisance: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan

Published on May 1, 2019
Understanding the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) and why it is actively growing each year in population.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Cool temperatures and rain have brought a stop to most field activity.