• Diseased herbaceous plants | Plant & Pest Diagnostics

  How to mail diseased herbaceous plants for testing.

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  Final Draft Field Evaluation of Center Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation Systems in Michigan

  Published on March 1, 2011
  This resource evaluates center pivot irrigation systems across Michigan for water distribution uniformity. It analyzes system design flow rates sprinkler types and weather impacts to improve efficiency minimize nutrient loss and guide maintenance.

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  Knowledgeable Navigation to Avoid the Iceberg: Considerations in Proactively Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan

  Published on June 20, 2015
  This paper proposes a proactive, evidence-based financial health indicator system that may prevent many school districts from severe fiscal crisis. Fifty-seven Michigan school districts ended 2014 with a deficit or projected deficit.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Cherry and raspberry harvest continues while blueberries start.

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  Bruno Basso, Ph.D.

  John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor
  basso@msu.edu
  517-353-9009
  

• Forestry Department Co-Manager

  Hiring Organization: Genesee Conservation District
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: July 3, 2024
  

• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Internships

  Hiring Organization: Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: February 1, 2024
  Job Location: Varies
  

• Horticulture Lead Arborist Frederik Meijer Gardens

  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: April 30, 2025
  

• Environmental Manager

  Hiring Organization: Weyerhaeuser
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: July 2, 2024
  

• GNA Project Forester (AWEC)

  Hiring Organization: Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: August 31, 2024
  Job Location: Dubois, Wyoming
  

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit - August 16, 2011

  Published on August 16, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• Nov 7

  Marketing & Input Strategies #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

  November 7, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 P.M. Online via Zoom

  In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed, but growers should ready.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., tree fruit regional report – September 18, 2012

  Published on September 18, 2012
  A recap of the 2012 tree fruit season, including a weather summary and this year’s disease and insect problems.

• San Jose scale alert in apples and peaches

  Published on September 12, 2012
  Third generation San Jose scale is making a strong surge in this hot season.

• Rainfall “feast or famine”

  Published on August 1, 2011
  Recent rainfall patterns across Michigan have been highly variable, leading to flooding in some areas while others remain unfavorably dry. Outlooks suggest more weather changes may be just around the corner.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update - April 19, 2011

  Published on April 19, 2011
  April showers bring infection periods to Southwest Michigan.