• Northwest Michigan fruit update - March 30, 2020

  Published on March 30, 2021
  The season is off to a warmer than usual start.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – August 8, 2012

  Published on August 8, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Apple bloom is coming to an end.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 18, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – August 26, 2016

  Published on August 29, 2016
  Recent precipitation has improved the crop outlook, but diligent pest scouting continues to be important as crops approach maturity.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Crop conditions look good throughout much of the region, and recent rain has helped alleviate dry conditions (for most).

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Temperatures are predicted to be cooler than normal. Despite green tissue visible on most tree fruits, development will move slowly for the next seven to 10 days.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Sun, wind and limited rainfall has dried out topsoil.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019

  Published on July 10, 2019
  Disease control and irrigation are the focus as we have transitioned from cool and wet to hot weather.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Freezing nights have damaged plants and a cold spring has meant slow plant growth.

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  Spring is early! Can I plant my garden now?

  Published on April 2, 2021
  Compared with average temperatures, the spring of 2021 is two weeks ahead, which has a few implications for Michigan gardens.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

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  Managing hop downy mildew early in the season is critical

  Published on April 15, 2015
  Scout consistently, remove infected shoots and utilize a protectant fungicide management strategy to mitigate early and severe infection risks.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Hot and dry weather has settled in the region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

  Published on April 16, 2025
  With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.

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  Central Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020

  Published on July 17, 2020
  Crop, pest, financial and stress management update.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – September 8, 2011

  Published on September 8, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.