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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 6, 2024
Published on September 6, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Friends of IFLR to speak at 18th European Food and Feed Law Conference in Brussels
Published on September 5, 2024
Martin Holle, instructor for Food Laws & Regulations in the European Union, and guest instructors Francesco Planchenstainer and Sarah Arayess, will all speak in Brussels, October 17-18, 2024. Join them at the conference, online! -
Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health
Published on September 5, 2024
Most youth have both risk and protective factors that affect their experiences in life. A competent and consistent adult is one of the most important protective factors in a young person's life and mental health. -
Ground rules for effective meetings and youth-adult partnerships
Published on September 5, 2024
Creating meeting norms for your youth group can make meetings more effective. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
This is the last week of our 2024 weekly reports. Thanks for your readership and good luck with the rest of the season. -
Red crown rot: A new threat to soybean production
Published on September 5, 2024
Red crown rot can be spread through contaminated soil, providing yet another reason to not move soil and to clean equipment when possible. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
MSU Extension supports youth mental health while working to STOP school violence
Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension is working to improve outcomes for youth facing mental health challenges, working with high schools and youth serving organizations in eight different counties to deliver mental health training to more than 620 individuals. -
Lunchtime series offers tips for the holidays
Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension can help you get through the upcoming busy holiday season. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest. -
Food safety for potlucks
Published on September 4, 2024
Tips for keeping food safe at parties. -
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock
Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock. -
Storing manure on a small farm
Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.