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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 1, 2021

Published on September 1, 2021
Grape harvest is beginning in southwest Michigan. Veraison is underway further north.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

Published on September 1, 2021
This is the first 2021 apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region.
2021 USDA NIFA Regional Expert Engagement Workshops

Published on August 31, 2021
FCCP hosted engagement workshops with forestry experts from three US regions to inform the development of geographically focused educational content on regional forests, climate change impacts, management challenges, and adaptive management interventions.
Veterans show their seeds in action

Published on August 31, 2021
Gardening provides many benefits to veterans by providing healthy food, a sense of self-reliance and the therapy of connecting with the land.
EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

Published on August 31, 2021
EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021

Published on August 31, 2021
Fall harvest season is underway.
MSU Product Center helps Michigan food entrepreneurs survive and thrive throughout pandemic

Published on August 31, 2021
The MSU Product Center has helped Michigan businesses and entrepreneurs grow and adapt to the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and has helped Michigan communities with economic recovery and financial resilience efforts.
MSU develops guide for researchers working with tribal communities

Published on August 31, 2021
The Reciprocal Research Guidebook provides a framework for establishing sustainable and equitable partnerships between faculty and Indigenous Nations.
Fairs and 4-H: the tradition continues in 2021

Published on August 31, 2021
After COVID-19 restrictions limited participation in 2020, Michigan 4-H’ers are excited to be back at county fairs again in 2021.
Trending – Chlorpyrifos

Published on August 30, 2021
Recently, U.S. federal regulators banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos for agricultural use. In this post, we take a look at this chemical and explain what this means.