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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

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  Dairy in Israel

  Published on February 14, 2020
  Visiting Israel to learn about dairy provided unique perspectives and ideas from farmers who lead the world in national annual average production per cow.

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  Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 1: Non-chemical weed control strategies

  Published on April 22, 2020
  Non-chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021

  Published on September 7, 2021
  This is the last scouting report for the year.

• Commentary: Energy use, GHG and blue water impacts if US diet aligns with new USDA dietary recommend

  Published on January 25, 2016
  CRFS Senior Fellow Mike Hamm uses a case study to show why a broad range of multi-disciplinary researchers should be consulted when studying the environmental implications of dietary choices.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison.

• Southwest regional report on Michigan fruit – July 3, 2012

  Published on July 3, 2012
  Blueberry harvest is moving quickly. Soils are very dry and non-irrigated crops are becoming drought stressed. Japanese beetle numbers have increased in areas where rainfall occurred.

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  Dirt to Glass 2025: From intention to impact – advancing the future of Michigan wine

  Published on June 9, 2025
  Intentional Agriculture and Michigan State University host Michigan’s premier grape and wine conference, August 21–22, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan.

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  New study guides poultry farmers on choosing eggs-actly the right hen housing system

  Published on April 2, 2015
  An industry need for information to guide production and purchasing decisions about sustainable laying hens housing has spurred a $6 million commercial-scale study by the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 12, 2024

  Published on June 12, 2024
  Vegetable crops and pests are progressing.

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  A new frontier: MSU researchers examining technology through the lens of food safety

  Published on July 31, 2017
  As technology in the food industry expands rapidly, MSU researchers want to ensure its safety.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – July 14, 2011

  Published on July 14, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 28, 2025

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 18, 2012

  Published on September 18, 2012
  Apple and grape harvests are moving swiftly as cool wet weather moves into the area. Here’s a recap of the strange 2012 season.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021

  Published on May 26, 2021
  Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

  Published on September 1, 2021
  First report for northwest Michigan apple maturity.