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  What are radiation freezes?

  Published on March 2, 2015
  Low temperatures often depend on atmospheric conditions and the local topography. Calm conditions allow the temperatures to drop quickly after the sun goes down. You can track freezes with MSU’s Enviro-weather.

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  Agricultural Resiliency Program

  A partnership among the Plant Coalition, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and MSU aimed at addressing long-term plant agriculture challenges related to water and extreme weather.

• 2022 Message from the Coordinator

  Published on August 5, 2022
  A message from Project GREEEN coordinator Jim Kells.

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  Nine key financial strategies for recovery after a disaster

  Published on June 14, 2023
  Tools and resources to help homeowners and renters make financial decisions.

• Greenhouse growers need to watch for aphids and two spotted spider mites

  Published on April 22, 2011
  Scout begonias for aphids, and tropicals for spider mites. Take appropriate control measures if easily detected as warmer temperatures will increase pest numbers.

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  The Field Crops Webinar Series continues with a discussion on agronomy and weather-related challenges for 2024 production

  Published on February 27, 2024
  This webinar focuses on farm management practices with a focus on navigating weather-related challenges to maximize agronomic management decisions.

• 2011 was a great year for bacteria in vegetable crops

  Published on November 4, 2011
  Why were bacterial diseases on tomatoes severe in 2011? Can I expect the same in 2012? Is there something I need to do to be sure it doesn’t happen again? These are all valid questions that need answers as tomato growers get ready for the 2012 season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cherry harvest is winding down in northwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Sap is flowing, but trees and vines remain dormant in this cool weather.

• Why are my roses changing color?

  Published on June 12, 2009
  

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  Drought Resources

  The MSU Extension drought resources page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.

• Warm weather and a wet weekend put blueberries at risk for mummy berry

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Warm weather has blueberries advancing rapidly. Warm rain will be ideal for mummy berry shoot strike infections. Growers need to protect newly emerged leaves against mummyberry shoot strikes.

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  Taking care of young calves in cold weather

  Published on September 25, 2023
  This winter has brought very cold temperatures to Michigan. Calves need extra care in these conditions to stay healthy.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 18, 2012

  Published on September 19, 2012
  While spotted wing Drosophila continues to be very challenging in fall raspberries, this review of the season shows 2012 was difficult for most fruit production.

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  Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?

  Published on April 4, 2016
  Cold, windy, snowy weather shouldn’t concern fruit growers as much as calm, clear nights.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020

  Published on June 10, 2020
  Be on guard for an earlier than normal foliar disease season and migratory insects.

• Predicted 2013 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 23, 2013
  The roller coaster-like spring weather still results in 2013 apple harvest dates near normal averages.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Apples are starting to thin and growers are preparing for rainy weather ahead.