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Michigan’s Viticulture Field Day returns on July 28
The Michigan Grape Society's Viticulture Field Day and Steak Cookout is returning. This year Viticulture Field Day will be hosted by 12 Corners Vineyards on July 28 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to discuss the latest... more »
Predicted 2021 Michigan apple harvest dates are available
The predicted harvest dates for all Michigan State University Enviroweather Stations are now available online. This season, warm conditions early in the spring led to advanced bud development. Phenology has been approximately one to two... more »
Study finds that drought hurts urban farmers, too
Extreme drought is changing agriculture across California – and urban farming is no exception. Many community farms and gardens cultivate land owned by city or county departments, schools and private landowners. Lucy Diekmann, a University of... more »
Hannah Burrack named new chair to lead MSU Department of Entomology
Hannah Burrack has been named chairperson for the Department of Entomology in the College of Natural Resources at Michigan State University. The appointment in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan... more »
Blueberry rust seen in rabbiteye blueberry cultivars in Alabama
Blueberry rust has been reported in rabbiteye blueberry cultivars in Alabama. Leaf rust, caused by the rust fungus, Pucciniastrum vaccinii (synonyms: P. myrtillus, Naohidemyces vaccinii, and Thekopsora vaccinii), has the potential to be very damaging to yields, and is most... more »
Bee-impersonating flies show pollinator potential
A tiny bee imposter, the syrphid fly, may be a big help to some gardens and farms, new research from Washington State University shows. An observational study in Western Washington found that out of more... more »
ARS scientists tackle California climate woes
A team of USDA agricultural scientists in the Golden State are helping farmers make the most out of a natural resource that is becoming ever more precious – water. California produces two-thirds of the nation’s... more »
Brandt announces plan to create more than 1,000 new jobs
The Brandt Group of Companies has announced plans to make a major investment in staffing and will hire more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the company's... more »
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