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  Understanding food recalls

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Understand food recalls to know how to identify a potentially contaminated food.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report– April 18, 2013

  Published on April 22, 2013
  The cold and wet weather will continue as southwest Michigan growers prepare to move back into fields over the next few weeks.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable regional report — 2 May 2018

  Published on May 2, 2018
  High temperatures and low relative humidity have dried out top soils, but field prep and planting are finally in full swing.

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  Michigan hop crop report week of June 26, 2025

  Published on June 27, 2025
  Hops are at the wire and pushing sidearms across much of Michigan.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.

• Chestnut scouting summary for 2013

  Published on November 4, 2013
  The 2013 season provided some pest challenges for Michigan chestnut growers.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Fruit are sizing and recent stormy weather has been a concern for disease management.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025

  Published on June 17, 2025
  Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red.

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  Monica Jean

  Field Crops Educator
  atkinmon@msu.edu
  989-224-5240
  

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