• East Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Our spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken a big jump at some farms, with spider mite and apple maggot populations continuing to build. Some limited areas received rain yesterday, but most remain under drought conditions.

• Managing two-spotted spider mites in cherries

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Two-spotted spider mites should not be particularly problematic for cherry growers this season, but growers are still faced with the decision of applying a miticide before or after harvest.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug feeding injury on apples has been found at a few farms in the last few days, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken another big jump in raspberries and blueberries.

• HRT 405: Sustainable Practices for Horticultural Food Crop Production

  Effects of horticultural practices on ecosystem services, integrated efficiency across perennial and annual food crop production systems. Impact of crops on the land and biodiversity. Management decision-making. Global forces impacting sustainability.

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  Jesus J. Lara, Ph.D.

  1855 Professor, Urban & Regional Planning
  jjlara@msu.edu
  (517)884-7742
  

• Improving Access to Pre-Financing for Cooperatives and Coffee Washing Stations

  Published on May 1, 2016
  David Ortega, Roundtable, Kigali, Rwanda, May 2016

• Farmer Incentives and Capacity to Invest: Finding a Path to Sustainable Growth in Rwanda’s Coffee

  Published on September 1, 2017
  David L. Ortega, FAO, Rome, Italy, September 2017

• Cooperative membership and coffee productivity in Rwanda's specialty coffee sector

  Published on August 5, 2019
  Ortega, David L., Bro, Aniseh S., Clay, Daniel C., et al. 2019. Cooperative membership and coffee productivity in Rwanda's specialty coffee sector

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  International Licensing of CANR-Generated Technologies | International Programs

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  Magister SC receives label for twospotted spider mite control in hop

  Published on June 7, 2017
  Hop growers have a new option for mite control with Magister SC (Fenazaquin).

• Benefits of almonds

  Published on October 16, 2013
  Snacking on a few almonds may reduce hunger, improve dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated fat intake without weigh gain.

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  Managing invasive species on your property may feel overwhelming – but your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) can help.

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Free webinar July 27 will share identification tips and demonstrate treatment tricks for common invasives including garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and several invasive shrubs.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015

  Published on April 14, 2015
  Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — July 26, 2017

  Published on July 26, 2017
  Harvest continues in a wide range of crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Cool weather in the northwest is keeping all things pretty quiet out in the orchard.

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  Michigan 4-H offers international conversations from the continent of Europe

  Published on December 18, 2020
  Highlights of our virtual learning in Italy, Romania, Ukraine, Norway and Estonia. Visit a European country of your choice virtually before traveling there physically.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019

  Published on August 7, 2019
  Most crops are being harvested. Quantity is below normal for most crops and quality is good depending on the crop.

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