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  Starry Night on the Farm 2022

  June 10, 2022 – June 11, 2022 28115 Meadowbrook Rd.

  Starry Night on the Farm combines adventure and learning for a fun family overnight.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Following a soggy stretch of weather, warmer, summer-like days are ahead.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 29, 2019

  Published on May 29, 2019
  Over 50% of May’s days have had measurable precipitation, and the wet, cool weather is impacting all crops.

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  Planting wheat late this fall

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Suggestions for when wheat seedings are delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

• Taking care of your feet during the winter time

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Foot care during winter is extremely important for diabetics.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

  Published on May 13, 2020
  Freeze events a temporary setback for southwest Michigan producers.

• Warm winter drinks

  Published on January 4, 2018
  Use a slow cooker to make drinks from scratch that will warm your heart.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Apples are in full bloom and growers need to consider some diseases.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise as cherries are ripening. Early sweet cherry harvest will begin this week.

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  Early season sprays for managing San Jose scale

  Published on April 16, 2019
  Considerations for spring management of tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

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  Diagnosing early-season problems in soybeans

  Published on June 5, 2025
  Best practices and useful resources for diagnosing early-season problems in soybean fields.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Two nights of predicted below freezing temperatures are concerning for fruit growers.

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  A long wetting period could be the start of cherry leaf spot infections for 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  With the recent wet weather and opening stomata, tart cherry growers should be planning ahead for leaf spot infections.

• Water-Quality Decline Due to Under-Performance | Drainage

• Supporting food and agriculture

  Published on July 6, 2018
  When you support MSU Extension, you help participants learn profitable and efficient business and production practices.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  Current weather conditions in west central Michigan remain around the upper 50s with some days in the low 60s with periods of rain, slowing down insect pest development and plant growth.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Sweet and tart cherries are in petal fall after an extremely fast bloom period with the warm weather last week. Gala are in king bloom petal fall, and Honeycrisp are at 80% bloom; pollination weather has been particularly cool for honeybee flight.