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  Inhibiting slimy substance may be link to unraveling devastating apple tree disease

  Published on January 25, 2012
  Fire blight, a highly destructive plant disease, can kill an apple orchard in one season. AgBioResearch scientists believe biofilms may be the key to halting the disease.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Plants are budding out slowly as mild warmth brings slow, spring growth.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Plants are ready to resume growth when warm temperatures return.

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  MSU student focuses her biology and natural resources career path with internship

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Fisheries and wildlife student Kailee Pearson worked as a field technician in the Upper Peninsula with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ wildlife program over the summer.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Planting continues and a freeze threat looms for emerged and transplanted crops.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Tart cherry and blueberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom.

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  Managing chestnut weevil in Michigan in 2020

  Published on March 11, 2020
  Chestnut growers need to scout for this potentially damaging pest this season.

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  Unintended Drug Residues of Approved Veterinary Products in Human Food

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Veterinary drug carryover or contamination in animal feed, meat, milk, cheese, fish and eggs has known negative health effects, and potentially impacts global trade. Risk assessment and management are essential to eliminate these contaminant causes.

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  Managing grapevine crown gall

  Published on April 29, 2019
  There are several factors to consider when managing bacterial induced crown gall in grapes.

• Dans l’actualité - Dioxyde de titane mise à jour sur sa sécurité

  Published on December 5, 2022
  Les législateurs européens jettent un second regard sur le dioxyde de titane.

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  Unlocking Irrigation Investments in Malawi

  Published on April 2, 2016
  Why investment in irrigation in Malawi is critical and why creating the innovative financing mechanism for irrigation is paramount to unlocking the necessary investments.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

• Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts

  Published on April 1, 2013
  An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.