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Michigan counties are activating annual frost laws to protect roads
Published on March 25, 2014
Weight restrictions and reduced speed limits for heavy vehicles help protect roads from damage during spring thaw. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., small fruit regional report – April 16, 2013
Published on April 17, 2013
Little winter flower bud damage and delayed bloom may be advantageous for blueberry production in 2013. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop. -
Northwest Michigan Fruit Regional Report - April 21, 2015
Published on April 21, 2015
With the warm temperatures over the weekend, most tree fruits are showing some green tissue, but development will be slowed with the predicted cold. -
West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 9, 2016
Published on August 9, 2016
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) high population density, overripe fruit and adverse weather conditions are causing SWD control failures and an increment of fruit infestations in blueberries. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 3, 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Bring on the heat and watch fruit grow. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A hot weekend allowed for fieldwork, planting and plant growth. Insect pests are starting to be active and weeds are growing quickly. -
Blueberry Insect Scouting Report for April 22-28, 2012
Published on April 30, 2012
Cherry fruitworm egglaying and cranberry fruitworm flight expected this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
Sweet cherry bloom is beginning in the region and PGRs like ReTain will be less effective in cool weather. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 15, 2016
Published on July 15, 2016
Boring is good at this point with regards to crop pests, but increased chances for heat/drought stress during tasseling and soybean flowering/early podset will increase risks of yield loss. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – September 6, 2011
Published on September 6, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Final Draft Field Evaluation of Center Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation Systems in Michigan
Published on March 1, 2011
This resource evaluates center pivot irrigation systems across Michigan for water distribution uniformity. It analyzes system design flow rates sprinkler types and weather impacts to improve efficiency minimize nutrient loss and guide maintenance. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Michigan hop update – July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Growers should be on the lookout for increasing potato leafhopper populations and Japanese beetles, as well as continue scouting for downy mildew. -
Knowledgeable Navigation to Avoid the Iceberg: Considerations in Proactively Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan
Published on June 20, 2015
This paper proposes a proactive, evidence-based financial health indicator system that may prevent many school districts from severe fiscal crisis. Fifty-seven Michigan school districts ended 2014 with a deficit or projected deficit.