• 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.

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – May 25, 2016

  Published on May 25, 2016
  Dry, warm weather has increased planting and plastic-laying in east Michigan vegetable fields.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 29, 2014

  Published on May 29, 2014
  Memorial Day weekend was no vacation for area producers, but an incredible rebound has been achieved in the field.

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  2022 Wild Animal Camp: Day 3

  Published on July 13, 2022
  Wild weather for Day THREE of Wild Animal Camp!

• What to do when you start seeing disease in the vineyard: Post-infection treatments

  Published on July 29, 2014
  When fungal diseases show up in vineyards, it is not too late for action. There are various things to consider when making post-infection fungicide applications, including weather conditions and product efficacy.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 15, 2014

  Published on May 15, 2014
  Some scattered planting of corn and soybeans occurred in the last week, but most growers in Northeast Michigan are waiting for soil conditions to improve.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Growers pushed to plant multiple crops last weekend before the rains hit. Now, it’s all about waiting out the weather.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 27, 2017

  Published on April 27, 2017
  Seasonal updates and considerations for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan.

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  Sizzling spring at garden retailers

  Published on June 14, 2021
  Consumer demand for plants soared during the spring of 2021.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Successful fruitworm management and control depends on monitoring adults, scouting for eggs and appropriate insecticide selection.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – August 16, 2016

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Dry conditions have taken their toll on crop growth and paved the way for a surge in certain pest populations, but recent rains may help turn things around.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 4, 2015

  Published on June 4, 2015
  The 2015 growing season is catching up from a slow start in terms of soil moisture and soil temperatures.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Apple scab season is here!

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Dry conditions persist.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Insect pest activity is starting to increase in some crops.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020

  Published on May 6, 2020
  This weekend will usher in an arctic air mass, bringing unseasonably cool temperatures to our area.

• Grape berry moth pressure lower in 2015 – control window approaching for southern Michigan

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Check vineyards and MSU Enviro-weather to decide need and timing for third generation control of grape berry moth.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Tree fruit harvest is underway for sweet and tart cherries and apricots.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2016
  Wet conditions have been the story in the southwest region.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning.