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  Central Michigan vegetable update – May 22, 2019

  Published on May 22, 2019
  Planting progress continues to be slow with frequent rain showers and cool weather.

• Megan Dodson of NWS receives Michigan Sea Grant Van Snider Award

  Published on November 10, 2014
  Through partnerships with Dodson and the NWS, Michigan Sea Grant Extension has been able to educate thousands of Michigan residents on dangerous currents in the Great Lakes.

• Legal, Economic, and Natural Science Analyses of Wind Plant Impacts and Interactions

  Published on November 3, 2015
  This research project will examine the physical, economic, and legal interactions among wind turbines, wind farms, and their local environments. The project will seek answers to a set of important questions, including the following: Who owns the wind...

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Heavy rains have led to apple scab infections in West Michigan.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Growers are taking advantage of the break in the rain to get covered for another round of wet weather.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2025

  Published on July 1, 2025
  Sweet and tart cherries are coloring up across the region. The spotted wing drosophila model predicts an increased risk for infestation with the ripening fruit.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  The region received some much-needed rain, but not as much as we could use; tart and sweet cherries are beginning to show some color. Strawberry harvest is in full swing.

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  Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Curse and Opportunity for Smart Gardeners

  Published on May 10, 2016
  With the right weather conditions (cool temperatures and plenty of moisture), downy mildew can infect a patch of impatiens seemingly overnight.

• Scouting for diseases: Myrothecium leaf spot

  Published on May 22, 2009
  

• Forage soybean as an alternative forage crop

  Published on March 20, 2012
  Forage soybean can be an alternative emergency crop with high forage quality after major crop failure caused by winterkill or poor establishment.

• Balsam fir sawfly

  Published on July 11, 2008
  

• Scouting for diseases: Veronica rust

  Published on May 11, 2007
  

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  Monitoring and management of brown marmorated stink bug using long-lasting insecticidal netting

  Published on July 17, 2020
  Larry Gut, a professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, is testing the effectiveness of insecticide netting to trap brown marmorated stink bugs.

• Lecanium scale may be the cause of thin-looking honeylocust trees and dripping honeydew

  Published on September 5, 2008
  

• Performance enhancing substance usage among teens

  Published on August 7, 2014
  It is important to know the severe side effects of performance enhancing substances.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.