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  East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 2, 2017

  Published on August 2, 2017
  Harvest of most crops is fully underway, while growers are finishing up last plantings of fall-harvested cole crops.

• Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer

  Published on August 22, 2012
  Following the summer of 2012, many turfgrass areas and lawns may need to be over-seeded to fill in damaged or dead areas.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming.

• Michigan's Thumb area field crop update – May 4, 2017

  Published on May 4, 2017
  Wet weather continues to hold up planting.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — April 26, 2018

  Published on April 26, 2018
  Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens are prepping for planting during the warmer and dryer weather this week.

• Southwest Michigan Fruit Report – Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Peach and blueberry harvest still underway. SWD numbers continue to rise.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 28, 2023

  Published on June 29, 2023
  Get the latest insights on grape growth in Michigan. Explore vine development, canopy management, and potential concerns like drought and smoke. Stay informed about disease and insect issues. Essential for grape growers and viticulture enthusiasts.

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• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 12, 2011

  Published on July 12, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021

  Published on June 22, 2021
  The weather has cooled considerably, and tart and sweet cherries are starting to color.

• Asparagus growers should prepare for the possibility of a very early harvest

  Published on March 19, 2012
  The prevailing warm weather and short term forecast suggest that asparagus harvest may begin particularly early this year.

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  CHANS-Net scientists discuss resilience of coastal communities at AAAS

  Published on February 18, 2013
  Hurricane Sandy was a fearsome reminder that coastal communities are highly vulnerable to extreme weather events and environmental variability, and that vulnerability is only expected to increase with climate change.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 30, 2018

  Published on May 30, 2018
  From cool and wet to dry and hot, what’s a plant to do?

• Central Michigan field crops regional report – September 7, 2012

  Published on September 7, 2012
  Keep your fields covered during the winter months. Also, don’t forget to join us Sept. 13 in St. Johns, Mich., for an aerial seeding demonstration workshop.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019

  Published on August 7, 2019
  Now is not the time to relax your disease and insect control.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023

  Published on July 20, 2023
  Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations.

• Flint, Mich., area urban agriculture report – August 28, 2013

  Published on August 28, 2013
  Warmer weather in the past week has helped crop growth in the field.

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  Downy mildew on cucumber reported in Ontario

  Published on July 6, 2016
  Downy mildew has been confirmed near Michigan for 2016.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.