• Great Lakes Water Safety Conference to address rip and channel currents safety in Lake Michigan

  Published on March 5, 2013
  Local, state and federal agencies are partnering with academia to help communities forecast dangerous currents in Michigan’s Great Lakes.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila population is at its peak in west Michigan. As we enter the high SWD activity period, growers need to check fruit before harvest and before and after any insecticide application to verify successful control.

• West Central Michigan small fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

  Published on April 22, 2014
  Growers need to inspect fields for winter damage, mow or prune fields, and prepare their integrated pest management program for the 2014 berry season.

• It's hot out there

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Be energy efficient and stay cool.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016

  Published on July 29, 2016
  Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions.

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  CHANS-Net scientists launch international study of open-fire cooking and air quality

  Published on November 2, 2012
  A three-year, international study on the impact of open-fire cooking on regional air quality and disease will break new ground by bringing together atmospheric scientists, engineers, statisticians and social scientists who will analyze the effects...

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  West Michigan continues to have unseasonable weather conditions—cold and rainy—and blueberry growth and development advance very slow.

• Hypothermia: A serious risk for the elderly

  Published on November 25, 2014
  Hypothermia can be a serious risk in the elderly, especially during the winter season. Learn how to protect yourself and others against hypothermia.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to show up in all berry crops, but in low numbers compared to 2013 populations. Although no fruit infestations have been reported in blueberries, growers should stay alert and apply insecticides only if flies are present.

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  Wheat Watchers week of April 14, 2025

  Published on April 17, 2025
  See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

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  Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature

  Published on July 3, 2019
  The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 21, 2014

  Published on May 21, 2014
  Cooler weather in the past week along with less rainfall allowed for tilling and planting in urban and semi-rural, small scale diversified farm fields. Summer crops and transplants intended for the field are growing well in urban and rural hoop-houses.

• West Central Michigan small fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Small fruit growers are getting ready for the 2014 fruit season, but weather conditions are slowing down their normal seasonal activities.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Strawberries are in the green fruit stage and prevailing hot and dry weather is conducive for flower thrips outbreaks. Prevent fruit damage with careful monitoring and on-time insecticide applications.

• Michigan grape scouting report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Warm weather in southwest Michigan has increased grape shoot growth.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 14, 2018
  The fruit growing season continues without major incidents. Winter injury to blueberries and strawberries is showing up in most fields, especially inland, away from Lake Michigan shores.

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  Christmas tree scouting report - May 11, 2022

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Scouting, weather and farm practice updates for Christmas tree growers.

• Apr 10

  Corn & Soybean Planting Considerations with Dr. Manni Singh

  April 10, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online

  Hear Dr. Manni Singh speak about planting corn and soybeans in this webinar.

• Dagger nematodes and fruit

  Published on April 14, 2009
  

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  Consider conducting an on-farm soybean research trial in 2022

  Published on March 2, 2022
  Producers can learn new information about how new products, management practices and equipment perform on their farms by conducting replicated research trials.