• Quantifying impact-relevant heatwave durations

  Published on October 1, 2023
  Heatwaves are weather hazards that can influence societal and natural systems. Recently, heatwaves have increased in frequency, duration, and intensity, and this trend is projected to continue as a consequence of climate change. The study of heatwave...

• Dryland vulnerability: typical patterns and dynamics in support of vulnerability reduction efforts

  Published on July 9, 2011
  The pronounced constraints on ecosystem functioning and human livelihoods in drylands are frequently exacerbated by natural and socio-economic stresses, including weather extremes and inequitable trade conditions. Therefore, a better understanding...

• Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Pastoral Areas

  Published on February 1, 2025
  The warming climate and increasing extreme weather events are transforming ecological backgrounds, which is bringing new challenges to herders' livelihood in grassland areas. To understand the practical ecological risks and the current resilience sit...

• Facing the Forecaster's Dilemma: Reflexivity in Ocean System Forecasting

  Published on December 1, 2021
  Unlike atmospheric weather forecasting, ocean forecasting is often reflexive; for many applications, the forecast and its dissemination can change the outcome, and is in this way, a part of the system. Reflexivity has implications for several ocean f...

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  Cold temperatures have slowed tree fruit development and growers are balancing early season insect and disease control with tree growth.

• Greenhouse disease update for Powdery mildew

  Published on April 1, 2010
  

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  Douglas fir needle midge damage showing up in Christmas tree plantations

  Published on August 28, 2014
  Douglas fir needle midge larvae cause galls to form on current-year needles. Infested needles drop from the tree in the fall, usually just before harvest. Severe infestations can cause needle loss, a serious problem for Christmas trees.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 20, 2018

  Published on June 20, 2018
  This is not the year to stretch spray intervals.

• East central Michigan field crops regional report – July 11, 2013

  Published on July 11, 2013
  Crops are rapidly growing with ample moisture and heat. Overall crop conditions are good despite the challenging wet, spring weather.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Apple trees are moving nowhere fast.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021

  Published on June 24, 2021
  A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes.

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  Keeping Businesses and Communities Strong | MSU Extension

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable.

• Sep 11

  Tai Chi for Better SLEEP, Oscoda County Council on Aging, Sept. 11 - Nov. 6

  September 11, 2025 – November 6, 2025 Oscoda County Council on Aging 429 N Mt Tom Rd. Mio, MI 48647

  This series combines Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

  Published on May 18, 2021
  This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions.

• Apr 12

  Springtime Frog Walk

  April 12, 2024 7:00PM – 8:30PM Bengel Wildlife Center 6380 Drumheller Rd., Bath, MI 48808

  Calling all frog lovers! Join us for an evening filled with croaks, trills, and splashes from some of our favorite frog friends and the Bengel Wildlife Center in Bath, MI.

• Apr 20

  Fly Fishing Workshop Series

  April 20, 2023 6:30-8 p.m. 6197 Shepherd Rd., Adrian, MI 49221

  Youth will work with instructor to learn fly fishing skills.

• Aug 5

  4-H Lake to Table 2023

  August 5, 2023 9:00AM – 12:00AM

  Participants ages 8-19 will fish from a pontoon boat, learn proper knife use and care, fillet their own fish and learn about Michigan's aquatic ecosystems from the Michigan DNR. Open to youth ages 8-19. A responsible adult must accompany youth.