• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Apples are in bloom and conditions favor fire blight this week. Growers are also applying plant growth regulators.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumbers, and the weather on Monday was ideal for spread.

• Mark the date of wild grape bloom to help predict spray timings for grape berry moth

  Published on May 15, 2012
  Know the date of wild grape bloom to manage grape berry moth later in the season.

• West central Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is in progress with excellent quality and yield. Growers need to be aware of spotted wing Drosophila in blueberry fields, although still in small numbers. Early detection and control are key for successful management.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – May 28, 2014

  Published on May 28, 2014
  Warmer and drier weather in the past week has allowed more planting in well drained urban and semi-rural small scale diversified farm fields. Summer crops are growing well in urban and rural hoop-houses.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Trees are still dormant in west central Michigan.

• Great Lakes ice cover: Setting records during the Winter of 2013-2014

  Published on January 29, 2014
  Thousands of years ago, the Great Lakes formed from ice, and ice continues to have a significant influence on each of the lakes.

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  Late-season warmth helps with corn maturity

  Published on September 25, 2018
  September’s warm temperatures helped late planted corn in southwest Michigan to mature.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Rain, rain, go away! Central Michigan fields are saturated with standing water in many locations.

• Central Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 8, 2013

  Published on August 8, 2013
  Cool temperatures in the central region slow crop progress.

• 2010 Redhaven peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 8, 2010
  

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cooler weather will stick around for awhile in Michigan’s Grand Rapids area.

• Brush up field scouting skills during the winter months

  Published on January 7, 2013
  You may think it’s a little early to start thinking about scouting field crops, but preparation is key in a successful scouting program. Learn this and more at the 2013 IPM Academy on Feb. 19-20.

• Male flower formation is critical for fruit set in summer squash

  Published on March 26, 2010
  

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 18, 2015

  Published on June 18, 2015
  Heavy rains make up for any shortages.

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  Tools help farmers make real-time decisions, manage crops, reduce environmental impacts

  Published on August 16, 2019
  Weather is an integral part of a farmer's equation for success. MSU weather-based tools Enviroweather and MI EnviroImpact Tool help farmers make real-time decisions that pay and protect.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 1, 2020

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Harvest of peaches and blueberries is moving along. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

• Michigan hop update – July 31, 2013

  Published on July 31, 2013
  Cool temperatures and rain around the state have helped slow insect reproduction, though potato leafhopper populations are rebounding slightly.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun. Scattered hail storms have caused some damage.