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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
There is still some time for dormant and early season pest and disease control in the northwest region, but trees will be moving quickly through growth stages once warm temperatures return. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Climate change impacts on Christmas tree production in the Midwest
Published on April 1, 2024
New bulletin provides an overview of challenges of a changing climate and options to mitigate those problems. Grower feedback is appreciated through new survey. -
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory
Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers. -
A team of PSM graduate students learns more than science in publishing new paper
Published on March 30, 2024
In a new pair of papers, PSM graduate students Becky Harkness, Jill Check and Lexi Heger show how choices made during design and implementation of samplers can influence the results-- and how recognizing this influence is crucial for researchers. -
Dairy and beef cattle operations should review their biosecurity plans
Published on March 29, 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in Michigan dairy herd, pasteurized milk remains safe to drink. -
Two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge outside of Michigan
Published on March 29, 2024
Seventeen-year cicadas will emerge in some areas this summer, but you won’t find them in most of Michigan. -
Scouting wheat fields this spring improves management decisions
Published on March 28, 2024
Now is a good time to scout wheat fields and assess plant stands. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 4 to learn important pest and crop management decisions as wheat comes out of dormancy and begins to grow. -
Virtual Master Composter Course teaches composting
Published on March 28, 2024
Take a virtual deep dive into gaining the skills of basics of composting from the comfort of your own home.