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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields.

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  Seasonal gardening in school gardens

  Published on February 16, 2017
  Here is one way to address the issue of school garden summer maintenance.

• Exercise patience in deciding when to commence field operations

  Published on April 30, 2009
  

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Rain every day raises the risk for apple scab infections this week.

• To everything there is a season: understanding seasonality in Michigan

  Published on June 17, 2013
  In a time when most fruit and vegetable is available in the supermarket year-round, learning about seasons helps consumers make connection with local food and food systems in Michigan. Learn how to get information about seasons for fruits and vegetables.

• Manipulating blueberries with Gibberellin

  Published on May 20, 2008
  

• Bay area vegetable research and marketing update

  Published on January 8, 2015
  An upcoming meeting will introduce vegetable research specialists and marketing opportunities to Michigan’s Bay area vegetable growers.

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  Is it too cold to go outside to play?

  Published on November 24, 2014
  Bundle up and head outdoors! Winter outdoor play is good for your children.

• Winter dormancy and chilling in woody plants

  Published on January 16, 2013
  A warm winter means woody plants will be ready to grow when the weather warms up.

• Research fellowship with ORISE/Rocky Mountain Research Station

  Hiring Organization: USDA-FS
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: November 8, 2024
  Job Location: Fort Collins, CO
  

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  The blueberry bloom period is almost over in all varieties. Pollination looks good and bees need to be out of the field to apply the next insecticide/fungicide applications against fruitworms and fruit rots.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 24, 2014

  Published on July 24, 2014
  Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Tart cherry harvest will finish this week across the region. The apple crop is coloring nicely.

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  The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures

  Published on June 23, 2025
  High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.

• Setting the cutting schedule for your alfalfa

  Published on May 23, 2011
  Cool, wet weather has delayed the time for alfalfa harvest throughout Michigan.

• West central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Last week’s frosts did not have a significant effect on small fruit crops around west central Michigan. Temperatures dropped to the upper 20s and low 30s, but no frost damage was reported on strawberries or blueberries.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

  Published on May 27, 2020
  Vegetable pest activity is starting for crops that weathered recent cold then hot weather.

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  Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year

  Published on August 8, 2019
  Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators.

• Mid-season grape berry moth management for 2012

  Published on June 26, 2012
  Growers managing vineyards for the 2012 harvest should now consider protecting berries from grape berry moth. The MSU Enviro-weather grape berry moth model can assist with timing of control measures.