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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 19, 2021

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Recent warm temperatures and rainfall pushed crop development through the middle of reproductive stages, but drier conditions in the coming week may limit grain fill on lighter rainfed fields.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021

  Published on June 8, 2021
  With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – August 9, 2012

  Published on August 9, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013

  Published on July 2, 2013
  A rainy week made for poor conditions for applying pesticides.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Cool, wet weather is holding back plant growth this spring.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Plants look really good with cool weather. Insects seem slow, and most fruit crops look good in the southwest region.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

• Herbicide use in the greenhouse

  Published on April 3, 2006
  

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  Livestock poisoning possible from wilting black (wild) cherry leaves

  Published on July 7, 2017
  Storm-damaged wild cherry trees could pose threat to livestock grazing in pastures.

• Body Mass Index and obesity: How are they connected?

  Published on August 9, 2012
  Understanding body mass index can help to prevent excess body fat.

• The peaks and valleys of phosphorus fixation

  Published on March 30, 2012
  Understanding the peaks and valleys of phosphorus fixation in the soil, as affected by the soil pH, is one of the critical steps to manage this essential plant nutrient.

• The simple economics of breeding soundness exams for bulls

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Conducting breeding soundness exams on bulls is cost effective every year. It will be critical to check fertility before the 2014 breeding season after the severe winter.

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  Controlling raspberry cane borers

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Wilting shoot tips signal that this easy to control pest has found your raspberry patch.

• Understanding shingles: What can you do to protect yourself?

  Published on July 26, 2017
  Shingles is a very common disease. Learn how the shingles vaccine can reduce your chances of contracting the disease or experiencing long-term pain.

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  What are developmental delays?

  Published on November 12, 2012
  Learn more about developmental delays and what you should do if you suspect your child has one.

• Preventing grape Phomopsis infection of rachis and fruit

  Published on June 14, 2011
  Susceptible varieties of grapes are showing cane and leaf lesions.

• Net blotch on winter barley

  Published on May 22, 2008
  Symptoms of net blotch (Pyrenophora teres) appeared in a campus research plot and a grower’s field of winter barley in Ingham County this week.

• Michigan AgrAbiliy: What is it?

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Continuing to farm after a disability can be feasible and safe!