• West Central Michigan small fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Small fruit growers are getting ready for the 2014 fruit season, but weather conditions are slowing down their normal seasonal activities.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to show up in all berry crops, but in low numbers compared to 2013 populations. Although no fruit infestations have been reported in blueberries, growers should stay alert and apply insecticides only if flies are present.

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  Wheat Watchers week of April 14, 2025

  Published on April 17, 2025
  See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

• Michigan grape scouting report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Warm weather in southwest Michigan has increased grape shoot growth.

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  Christmas tree scouting report - May 11, 2022

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Scouting, weather and farm practice updates for Christmas tree growers.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 5, 2021

  Published on August 5, 2021
  Crops are progressing rapidly through reproductive stages, and rainfall is not expected to keep up with crop demand during next week’s return to summer-like temperatures.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020

  Published on April 21, 2020
  A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 26, 2014

  Published on June 26, 2014
  Crop condition is improving with rain and there are few major pest problems.

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  Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.

• Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!

  Published on February 13, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 26, 2015

  Published on August 26, 2015
  Cool weather from the north has slowed things down this week.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2013

  Published on April 25, 2013
  Little to no progress has been made in planting corn and soybeans across the southwest region, while wheat has greened up and has been growing where conditions have been warmer.

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  The steps for good quality corn silage begins now

  Published on May 8, 2021
  What are the important questions you need to discuss as the growing season begins?

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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report - June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Dry weather bodes well for healthy vines and clusters during bloom; begin monitoring for summer insect pests.

• Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 8, 2017

  Published on June 8, 2017
  With planting season nearing completion, farmers are looking ahead to irrigation and herbicide and fertilizer application.

• Scratch the winter blues

  Published on February 4, 2015
  Find some fun things to do during the long winter months that test your balance or tempt your tummy with healthy options.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Tart cherry harvest is underway and growers are harvesting through the night

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  Beating the heat: Protecting pigs from heat stress

  Published on June 24, 2025
  Practical nutritional and cooling strategies to safeguard swine health and performance during extreme temperatures.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 10, 2017

  Published on May 10, 2017
  After a rainy weekend and freezing temperatures earlier this week, most plantings have come out OK and more planting is underway.