• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Warm weather brings tree fruit growth back.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.

• Rainfall “feast or famine”

  Published on August 1, 2011
  Recent rainfall patterns across Michigan have been highly variable, leading to flooding in some areas while others remain unfavorably dry. Outlooks suggest more weather changes may be just around the corner.

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  Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now!

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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report – September 20, 2016

  Published on September 20, 2016
  Harvest continues with good prospects for weather; consider pre-harvest sprays for insects and downy mildew.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 25, 2014

  Published on June 25, 2014
  Mild weather and rainfall has favored vegetable crops in urban farm fields and hoop-houses. The new Flint Farmer’s Market opened Saturday, June 21.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Elliot is the main blueberry variety being harvested. A tight spotted wing Drosophila control is critical to maintain fruit quality and yield.

• Bay area vegetable regional report – May 13, 2015

  Published on May 13, 2015
  Most plantings are on schedule in Michigan’s Bay area.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – May 18, 2021

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Weather conditions are improving and warm temperatures are arriving, but drought conditions remain unchanged.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  The region accumulated growing degree days over the weekend with the warmup, but cold temperatures are back for the remainder of the week.

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  Special workshop on spotted wing Drosophila training for Hispanic blueberry growers

  Published on June 20, 2019
  Hispanic/Latino blueberry growers are encouraged to attend a spotted wing Drosophila training on June 26 in Fennville, Michigan.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – April 30, 2013

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Tree growth is off to a low start in the west central region, but it has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 29, 2019

  Published on May 29, 2019
  Not much change from last week, or the last few weeks.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 31, 2019

  Published on July 31, 2019
  Hot weather brings unwanted consequences.

• Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – May 30, 2013

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Wet, cool weather is holding back field work in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely.

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  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.

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  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.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.