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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems.

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  Cold damage to grapevines: A tale of two regions

  Published on May 2, 2019
  Recent severe cold damage to grapevines highlights opportunities for new improved production systems and classic “spare parts” viticulture.

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  The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.

• Potato late blight update and late season recommendations

  Published on September 9, 2010
  

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Heat accelerates small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2017

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Bloom opened in apricots and plums during the warm weekend. Avoid spraying open bloom during the middle of the day. Insecticides should not be used during bloom.

• Downy mildew control on roses

  Published on May 4, 2007
  Editor’s note: This article is from the archives of the MSU Crop Advisory Team Alerts. Check the label of any pesticide referenced to ensure your use is included.

• Producer input needed to validate Scerlo-cast white mold apothecia prediction model

  Published on August 31, 2017
  Soybean producers with fields infested with moderate to severe levels of white mold are asked to provide input to help improve the Sclero-cast white mold apothecia prediction model.

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  Welcome Back MSU 4-H Alumni Reception

  September 3, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824

  If you are a current or former 4-H’er attending MSU this fall, stop by the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for networking and free dinner!

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  duynslag@msu.edu
  517-432-5296
  

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• Michigan chestnut update – Aug. 16, 2013

  Published on August 16, 2013
  European red mites remain an issue around Michigan. Most growers are seeing relief from Japanese beetle populations as the adult stage wanes for the season.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

  Published on April 22, 2014
  With warm temperatures, fruit buds are beginning to burst, exposing leaves and flowers.

• 2012 Drought stress may result in more insect and disease problems on shade trees this year

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Drought stress from last summer made shade trees more susceptible to borers and diseases. Here’s how to diagnose borer problems and protect trees from new borer attacks.

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  Advances in understanding Gram-positive mastitis on farms

  Published on June 12, 2024
  Mastitis remains the most common and costly disease in the dairy industry, and most cases are treated with intramammary antibiotics.

• Food Allergies: Why it’s important for restaurants to pay attention

  Published on November 17, 2016
  Food allergies are common and it is important for restaurants and other food service industries to be aware of the importance of allergens and the associated problems.

• Potato late blight found in Michigan in 2015

  Published on July 24, 2015
  Growers should be treating all fields on a minimum five-day schedule in Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia and Mecosta counties. All other growers should continue to scout on a weekly basis.