MSU Extension - Lenawee County

Q- “Cherry tree leaves are dropping too soon.”

A-This is most likely cherry leaf spot disease caused by the fungus Blumeriella jaapii. The rain can definitely be a factor. The inoculum is carried on the dropped leaves so leaf cleanup and removal is important. Some sources suggest mowing the leaves so they can decay quickly. The last resort is an appropriate fungicide.

Check out the following links:
-Cherry leaf spot | UMN Extension Cherry Disease https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/cherry-leaf-spot
- Cherry Leaf Spot (psu.edu) https://extension.psu.edu/cherry-disease-cherry-leaf-spot
- Cherry: Leaf spot | Hortsense | Washington State University (wsu.edu) https://hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/fact-sheet/cherry-leaf-spot/

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Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30PM EST as follows:

Class dates:
9/03/2024: Working Together to Develop Early Literacy: Infant/Toddler
9/10/2024: Talking With Kids About Race
9/17/2024: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
9/24/2024: Exploring Parenting Styles
Class Times: 8:00PM to 9:30PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UBRPhFT3T-GVBN128lLLgw

Kinship Caregiver Classes
Kinship Caregiver classes are targeted to relatives caring for another relative’s children.
Workshop:
9/11/2024: The Resilience Toolbox
• Class Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM
• Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_msxyZuH0QeS9MsKaD_y7Tg
• For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]

Happy Labor Day from Michigan 4-H! Today we celebrate hard work and the community spirit that drives us all.

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Training Program Developer II is responsible for the development of materials and providing technical support to the nutrition and physical activity (NPA) work team. Analyze, develop and provide oversight of instructional development classes, seminars, workshops and related projects. Deadline: 9/20/24

Posting Number: 977227
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Common chickw**d (Stellaria media) is an annual broadleaf w**d in the carnation family. It is identified by its small drop-shaped leaves, mat-forming growth habit, and tiny white flowers (each with five split petals). While commonly classed as a winter annual, chickw**d can also emerge/set seed at various other times throughout the season. Lookalikes include Mouseear chickw**d - a perennial that can be distinguished by its hairy leaves - and Thymeleaf speedwell, which has round notched leaf tips instead of pointed.

Common chickw**d is a very common problem w**d in high tunnel growing environments. The plant spreads over the ground rooting at stem nodes, but overall forms a shallow root system that is easily disrupted using tillage or hand pulling. Likewise, mulch cover can work well for w**d suppression as the w**d grows laterally rather than upwards like grasses or other broadleaves. Densely seeded winter cover crops suppress chickw**d emergence and establishment. Many pre-emergents work well on common chickw**d, along with some post-emergent products that have satisfactory control.

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Apple and 4-H are bringing technology to a new generation of learners 4-H has expanded to include greater access to technology, thanks in part to support from Apple and its Community Education Initiative.

There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? Learn about how to register and how to select your candidates during MSU Extension’s September 16th Adulting 101 session from 5-6 pm. Sign up here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/onevote

Join MSU Extension staff and fellow vegetable growers to discuss sustainable growing practices, integrated solutions to pest management and improving produce safety at the Organic Vegetable Production Workshop and Crop Walk on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. This program will focus on practices relevant for diversified vegetable farms, including non-chemical approaches to crop protection. Learn about the vegetable production practices being used at the MSU Tollgate Center farm through an interactive crop walk. If you’re a small-to-medium sized diversified vegetable grower, you won’t want to miss this summer workshop.

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The second stop on the MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour is coming up August 31 in Dexter. This tour is for anyone who grows cut flowers for sale or would like to become a flower farmer. Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/registration-open-for-msu-extension-specialty-cut-flower-farm-tour

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Many Michigan residents lost power yesterday with the high winds. This can compromise the safety of your food - don't keep food that has been in the danger zone for too long, find out more at https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/keeping_food_safe_during_an_emergency_wo1035 #:~:text=Keep%20refrigerator%20and%20freezer%20doors,gel%20packs%20in%20a%20cooler.

Here are tips for using edible plant parts that might typically be tossed!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/are_you_throwing_away_valuable_food_part_two_produce

🚨 Exciting Training Event Coming Up! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce a one-day training on October 12, 2024, at the Michigan State University Pavilion! This event is designed for first responders, emergency managers, and anyone involved in handling livestock hauler accidents.

📅 Date: October 12, 2024
🕒 Time: Registration starts at 8 a.m.
Program: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Michigan State University Pavilion

Stay tuned for more details!

👉 Register Here: http://www.events.anr.msu.edu/erail24

Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday, Aug. 29th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. EDT
Sweet and Savory Salsas
Salsa is a great way to preserve your tomatoes and peppers. Join us to learn the science of preserving sweet and savory salsas!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2024/

Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) is a perennial nightshade w**d found mostly in southern Michigan. This w**d can be identified by its wavy leaves that are similar to eggplant but with more pointed lobes, its white or purple star-shaped flowers, and the presence of spines on the stem/petiole/leaf midrib. These thorns reduce palatability to grazing animals and make it difficult for workers to hand-pull, even with protective gloves on. This w**d prefers sandier soil textures and warm climates, originating in the southeast U.S.
Horsenettle populations build more rapidly in perennial cropping systems or in long-season crops where tillage only occurs in the spring. Rotating to shorter season grains or vegetables allows for more tillage opportunities for disrupting horsenettle growth and establishment. However, tilling may also spread around rhizome fragments that can regenerate—a common issue with using tillage to manage perennial w**ds. The most promising time to eradicate horsenettle is before it has had a chance to establish a developed root system in the field.
Keep up to date at MSU Extension agriculture news at https://www.canr.msu.edu/agriculture/index

Monroe County Community College Farmer Field Day September 5-
Register now to attend the 2024 Farmer Field Day at Monroe Community College Student Ag Farm. Plot tours, ribeye steak lunch, and 4 RUP/CCA credits. https://forms.gle/UtyKn6i6xoWPkpxz8

Food Safety Q & A – Monday, Aug. 26th, 1p.m. EDT
Packing Safe School Lunches
Tips for packing hassle-free safe lunches .
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