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  LeBlanc ('13) graduates from MSU with international experience

  Published on August 16, 2013
  Recent MSU graduate Michelle LeBlanc has built a resume that earned her the 2013 Outstanding Bachelor's Student Award from the American Planning Association (APA).

• Garlic mustard: Threat to woodlands

  Published on April 22, 2010
  Garlic mustard threatens displacement of hundreds of native woodland plants and ferns.

• March means maple syrup!

  Published on March 22, 2016
  Maple syrup season is upon us. Find out more about this tasty topic and ways to engage youth in the process from tapping to eating.

• From Muscat to Moscato: How will America’s hottest wine trend impact Michigan?

  Published on February 13, 2012
  Moscato is experiencing tremendous growth in the U.S. market. Michigan’s commercial wine industry stands to benefit from this trend and Michigan State University’s experimental plantings of Muscat varieties.

• Grassroots movement unites tribal nations: Part 1

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Working to increase the voice of indigenous people.

• Update: Western bean cutworm

  Published on August 7, 2008
  

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  Donald J. Ricks

  Professor Emeritus and Extension Marketing Specialist
  ricks@msu.edu
  

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Apple thinning needs to be done soon.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019

  Published on July 3, 2019
  High rainfall and warm temperatures this week could favor Phytophthora capsica. Take action to protect your cucurbits.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops.

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  Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.

• How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?

  Published on January 21, 2014
  Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  With cooler temperatures over the last week, our season is back to normal for our bloom dates.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  First blueberry maggot trap catch for the season and blueberry harvest just getting started at some farms while summer raspberry harvest continues.

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  Genetic engineering works because DNA is similar

  Published on December 20, 2018
  All organisms translate DNA the same way, making it possible for any organism to read DNA from even unrelated organisms.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 12, 2011

  Published on July 12, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Fruit is ripening quickly in hot temperatures; growers have concerns about making spray applications in the hot weather.