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  “The Big 6” foodborne pathogens: Viruses

  Published on August 22, 2017
  What you need to know about norovirus and hepatitis A, and how to prevent them.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Weather has made a turn from cooler and wetter than normal to up to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. This warm weather will speed up crop development; watch for pop up rains and new green tissue that needs to be covered for diseases.

• 4-H Winterfest 2014

  Published on November 12, 2013
  Don't let the cold weather keep you from attending the 2014 Winterfest!

• Blueberry Insect Scouting Report for April 29-May 5, 2012

  Published on May 8, 2012
  Cranberry fruitworm flight begins, cherry fruitworm egglaying expected this week.

• It’s time to think about switching to shorter season hybrids

  Published on May 26, 2011
  Above average precipitation is causing corn growers to consider switching from full-season to shorter-season corn hybrid seed, but when is the right date to do it?

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 16, 2019

  Published on May 16, 2019
  Fields dried out in between rain events over last weekend and this week. Field operations continued, but with more rain on the way, progress will be slowed once again.

• Evaluation of Cropland System Resilience to Climate Change at Municipal Scale Through Robustness, Adaptability, and Transformability: A Case Study of Hubei Province, China

  Published on June 30, 2022
  A cropland system is one of the most sensitive socio-ecological systems to climate change, such as drought and flood. Facing frequent extreme weather events worldwide, how to improve cropland system resilience to climate change (CSRCC) and thus ensur...

• Predicting willingness to pay and implement different rooftop strategies to characterize social perception of climate change mitigation and adaptation

  Published on January 1, 2024
  With the latest IPCC report, dramatic global climate action must be taken immediately to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C, or face more frequent and extreme weather events with catastrophic implications. Cities must invest in climate resilience ...

• A socio-ecological approach to align tree stewardship programs with public health benefits in marginalized neighborhoods in Los Angeles, USA

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Extreme heat in the United States is a leading cause of weather-related deaths, disproportionately affecting low-income communities of color who tend to live in substandard housing with limited indoor cooling and fewer trees. Trees in cities have bee...

• The contribution of the resilience approach to the governance of complex systems: A qualitative study in the Po delta area, Italy

  Published on May 1, 2024
  The increase in climate and weather extremes calls for a strengthening of resilience and governance in coastal areas. One of the primary challenges faced by decision-makers, managers, and communities in implementing measures to build disaster-resilie...

• Design, evaluation, and future projections of the NARCliM2.0 CORDEX-CMIP6 Australasia regional climate ensemble

  Published on February 7, 2025
  NARCliM2.0 (New South Wales and Australian Regional Climate Modelling) comprises two Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) regional climate models (RCMs) which downscale five Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) global climate model...

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  Irrigation Application Volumes

  Published on June 1, 2014
  This resource outlines efficient irrigation volumes for sandy soils in the Midwest, emphasizing timing, soil capacity and weather to optimize yield and reduce water loss through runoff, evaporation or leaching.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 12, 2022

  Published on April 12, 2022
  Warm weather at the beginning of this week followed by a return to cool temperatures. Most tree fruit remains fairly dormant or early silver tip. First green (bud break) may take place by the end of the week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.

• The role of temperature in scouting and management of insect pests

  Published on March 1, 2012
  Growing degree days is an accumulation of heating days that can help determine the stage of pest development and the proper timing of control measures for landscapes and nurseries.

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

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  Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I

  Published on April 3, 2017
  There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report - April 25, 2014

  Published on April 25, 2014
  Spring weather has arrived, retreated, then returned in the past few weeks yet the indoor growing season is well underway in urban and rural hoop-houses.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 16, 2016

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Blueberry harvest continues with excellent fruit flavor and quality, favored by warm weather and rains that provided relief from the summer drought.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Dry conditions have allowed producers to stay on schedule with field preparation.