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  Tips for composting in the summertime

  Published on June 27, 2024
  Tips and tricks to keep in mind when managing your backyard compost pile during the summer.

• Stress and Transportation

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Raising healthy and productive animals is critical to the commercial success and sustainability of all livestock production systems.

• Control of pre- and post-harvest fruit rots in blueberries

  Published on July 26, 2011
  With recent weather conditions, fruit rots in blueberries are a concern. Here are the control options to consider.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 31, 2019

  Published on May 31, 2019
  With drier weather in the forecast, growers must decide whether they will be able to get planted as soils dry out or consider other options this year.

• Vineyard IPM scouting report for July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Wet weather is fueling higher disease pressure and grape berry moth second generation is going strong, but where are the other insect pests?

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 2, 2017

  Published on August 2, 2017
  Use the right products at the right time for foliar disease control in asparagus and carrots.

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  What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.

• Regional reports on southwest Michigan fruit – March 22, 2012

  Published on March 22, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for southwest Michigan.

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  Harvest schedule for first cutting alfalfa

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Growing degree day differences abound across Michigan in 2015 from north to south.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Apple thinning needs to be done soon.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Apples are approaching the end of bloom. Tart cherries are at petal fall, peaches and sweet cherries are in the shuck.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – June 28, 2012

  Published on June 28, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Everything is being harvested while heat, humidity and rain usher in foliar disease and fruit rots.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  A week of warm weather helps plants grow but may cause unseasonably early disease development.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – March 29, 2022

  Published on March 29, 2022
  Cooler than normal conditions are leading to a delayed spring.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Sweet and tart cherry harvests are well underway; we will harvest tart cherries at the research station this week.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Apple harvest is ramping up as the harvest of summer fruits is winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019

  Published on September 17, 2019
  Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Focus on primary apple scab control this week.