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  “One Team” Approach to Accelerating Technology Adoption in Myanmar

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Combining farmer, research and extension expertise toward a sustainable and profitable agricultural sector in Myanmar

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Gala and McIntosh apple harvest is underway, as are other tree fruits and fall red raspberries.

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  MSU seeking solutions for pre-term birth

  Published on February 28, 2021
  Hanne Hoffmann partners on research with March of Dimes

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 29, 2016

  Published on June 29, 2016
  Weather has been too dry for unirrigated vegetables, especially on sandier ground.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  Harvest is beginning for early apple varieties.

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  Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being caught in traps in apple blocks, with spotted wing Drosophila and apple maggot populations remaining high.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  A warmup over the weekend led to rapid changes in tree phenology, but cooler weather this week will slow growth down again.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 15, 2017

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Harvest continues for peaches and summer apple varieties, with blueberry harvest ending soon. Apple varieties are maturing earlier than predicted. Dry soils remain an issue for most of the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).

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  MSU researchers publish 25-year study exploring impacts of conservation practices on soil health, carbon content

  Published on March 21, 2025
  A new study by CANR researchers in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) content

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

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  Plants, not petrochemicals: Lignin can make building materials less toxic, cheaper and efficient to manufacture

  Published on July 31, 2017
  A collaborative study by MSU Department of Forestry Assistant Professor Mojgan Nejad proves that lignin (a byproduct of paper and bioethanol production) can completely replace phenol in phenol-based adhesives.

• Opportunities | CHANS-Net: The International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems

• Downloadable Presentations | School of Packaging

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 25, 2025

  Published on June 25, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  Btk: One Management Option for Spongy Moth

  Published on October 5, 2021
  This publication is designed to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bt and spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly gypsy moth.

• Combined long-term effects of variable tree regeneration and timber management on forest songbirds and timber production

  Published on May 2, 2011
  In this paper, we investigate the combined long-term impacts of variable tree regeneration and timber management on stand structure, songbird occupancy probabilities, and timber production in northern hardwood forests.