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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021

  Published on August 31, 2021
  Fall harvest season is underway.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 31, 2024

  Published on July 31, 2024
  Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

• Herbicide could be turning evergreens brown, says AgBioResearch scientist

  Published on July 23, 2011
  Browning shoots and needles, twisting and stunted shoots are signs that plants may have injuries associated with the herbicide Imprelis, according to MSU AgBioResearch scientist Bert Cregg.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Growers are considering their options for apple thinning and pest and disease management for the coming week.

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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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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 25, 2017

  Published on May 25, 2017
  Wet weather returns, delaying planting once again.

• Register now for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 30, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes Feb. 12., so register today for the 2013 IPM Academy.

• Blueberry Insect Scouting Report for May 28-June 3, 2012

  Published on June 5, 2012
  We have our first captures of spotted wing Drosophila for 2012.

• Grand Rapids area small fruit regional report – September 10, 2013

  Published on September 10, 2013
  With increased use of insecticides for small fruit pest control, along comes a “spider:” the two-spotted spider mite and the blueberry bud mite?

• Mother’s Day gardening gifts of service

  Published on May 3, 2013
  Give Mom a bouquet of garden service this Mother’s Day.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Small fruit production has continued with very few problems. Recent weather conditions sped up plant growth and development in blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.

• Is nitrogen a moving target? Lessons from a 15-year corn rotation trial

  Published on September 20, 2007
  

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  Improve your garden with MSU Enviroweather’s tools and information

  Published on March 17, 2021
  Enviroweather’s weather-based models and forecasting interpret Michigan’s conditions to help gardeners make better decisions about plant care and pest management.

• BAE professor Ajit Srivastava named 2020 International Academy of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Fellow

  Published on September 30, 2020
  Ajit Srivastava, professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been awarded one of the field's highest honors.

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  Featured Five 2025: Favorites from the MSU Trial Gardens

  Published on August 27, 2025
  Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 4 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.

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  Greenhouse growers: Five things to consider while gearing up for spring 2018

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Combine traditional methods with some innovative techniques to help keep your greenhouse operation running smoothly this spring.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 19, 2024

  Published on June 19, 2024
  The heat wave is accelerating crop growth and pest activity.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 9, 2025

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Things are growing, being harvested, and disease control time is here in cucurbits.

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  Small scale organic carrot production

  Published on October 30, 2017
  Carrots can provide small-scale farmers profit not only during the growing season if they are cared for properly.