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News

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  Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

  Published on April 9, 2020

  Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020

  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020

  With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.

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  Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

  Published on April 1, 2020

  As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.

• East Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020

  Spring growth of fruit crops are right on track compared to normal growth for east Michigan, despite an unusually mild winter.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020

  Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

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  Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

  Published on March 30, 2020

  MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

• 2020 Fruit insecticide registration update

  Published on March 30, 2020

  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).

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  Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

  Published on March 27, 2020

  Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020

  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.