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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 27, 2018

  Published on June 27, 2018
  Great weather for crop growth has benefitted urban and semi-rural small scale, diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens.

• Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – June 13, 2013

  Published on June 13, 2013
  Thumb region soil conditions vary from good in the northern Thumb to standing water in the southern Thumb.

• East Michigan fruit crop update

  Published on April 12, 2011
  While cool weather means little fruit crop development so far, growers should be prepared to move quickly when temperatures warm.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Peach harvest is underway. The MSU AgBioResearch Earl and Linda Peterson West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center was dedicated on Aug. 5, 2021.

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  Be aware: Summer months can lead to heat stress

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Heat stress in pigs can lead to production losses and even death, but can be managed through sound husbandry.

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  Great Lakes Water Safety Conference to address dangerous currents in Lake Michigan, Superior

  Published on March 11, 2015
  Local, state and federal agencies are partnering with Michigan Sea Grant, MSU Extension to help communities forecast dangerous currents in Michigan’s Great Lakes.

• As temperatures soar remember to transport livestock with care

  Published on July 25, 2011
  Failure to consider hot weather transporting needs of livestock can lead to heat related health issues. Consider these tips to keep livestock comfortable.

• Southeast Michigan fruit update

  Published on May 27, 2011
  An update for apple growers making apple thinning decisions and strawberry growers concerning slugs in strawberries.

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  The science behind El Niño

  Published on September 25, 2015
  What drives the climate phenomena with the power to impact weather across the globe.

• Impacts of a cool spring on cover crops and vegetable crops management

  Published on May 21, 2008
  

• Powdery mildew is showing up on wheat

  Published on April 27, 2011
  Seasonal considerations for controlling powdery mildew and other wheat diseases.

• East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 30, 2013

  Published on May 30, 2013
  Rain has stopped field work and planting progress in the east central region.

• Plum nursery mites and firing observed in tart cherry

  Published on August 31, 2012
  Tart cherry growers may need to apply a miticide application to protect overwintering health of trees.

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  Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

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  Using the plum curculio model to assist with management decisions in tart cherries

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Plum curculio are active in northwest Michigan and we have observed oviposition in several tree fruits. Scouting is essential if using Enviro-weather’s plum curculio model.

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  West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 24, 2024
  The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage.

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  Putting plants on hold before shipping

  Published on March 27, 2015
  Cold or rainy weather can delay shipping of crops. Review the best strategy to put crops on hold.

• 2013 Likely to be a big year for cones in Fraser fir plantations

  Published on May 9, 2013
  Warm, dry weather in 2012 sets the stage for heavy coning for Christmas tree growers in 2013.

• Central Michigan field crops regional report – May 21, 2015

  Published on May 21, 2015
  Planting resumes as fields dry out in central Michigan.

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  Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – July 21, 2016

  Published on July 21, 2016
  Growers are continuing to irrigate crops and hoping for rain to fall this weekend in the Flint area.