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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 21, 2022

  Published on April 21, 2022
  The recent wet weather and roller coaster temperatures will give way to cool and dry conditions for the remainder of April, giving growers their first extended opportunity to get fields prepped and planted.

• Aug 24

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Timing the Last Irrigation Application

  August 24, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses timing the last irrigation application with Younsuk Dong.

• Apr 20

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

  April 20, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses corn and soybean planting considerations with Manni Singh.

• Apr 6

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Soil fertility considerations corn soy wheat

  April 6, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses soil fertility considerations for corn, soy, and wheat with Kurt Steinke.

• Jul 6

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Use

  July 6, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses strategies for efficient irrigation water use with Younsuk Dong.

• Mar 30

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Early Season Weed Control

  March 30, 2023 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses early season weed control with Christy Sprague.

• May 4

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Wheat Foliar and Head Scab Management

  May 4, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses Wheat Foliar and Head Scab management with Marty Chilvers.

• Aug 31

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast: Setting the Stage for Record Breaking Wheat Yields

  August 31, 2023 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  A free, weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses on a wide array of relevant field crop topics during the growing season. This week discusses setting the stage for record breaking wheat yields with Dennis Pennington.

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  Late blight found in potato in Michigan’s St. Joseph County

  Published on July 10, 2017
  Late blight was found in Michigan potatoes July 7, 2017. Conditions remain conducive for late blight in irrigated potato crops.

• Fall management tips for drought-stressed hay fields

  Published on September 13, 2012
  We can’t control Mother Nature, but can manage the drought-stressed hay fields and pastures to minimize further damage for the coming years.

• The Emergence of Coupled Natural and Human Landscapes in the Western Mediterranean

  Published on August 7, 2015
  The Mediterranean region has one of the longest histories of intensive human use of any part of the world. In some areas, this has led to severe environmental degradation; in other areas, productive landscapes of farms, pastures, towns, and natural a...

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  Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

  Published on March 11, 2025
  The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.

• Overview of small fruit diseases during the 2007 growing season

  Published on September 18, 2007
  

• Ask the plant pathologist about impatiens downy mildew: Part I - Biology

  Published on November 15, 2012
  An interview with MSU’s floriculture pathologist about the biology of downy mildew of impatiens.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Finally, some rain! Expect more disease and continued insect pressure.

• Pre-harvest disease control in cherry

  Published on June 20, 2006
  

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  Christine Charles

  Extension Educator
  charl122@msu.edu