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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
Explore adaptive farming in action: Visit an AgrAbility client’s farm in Allegan County

Published on June 5, 2025
Join MSU Extension staff for a visit to an AgrAbility client’s farm and see how assistive technology helps farmers overcome physical challenges and continue working in agriculture.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week.
Chestnut Growers of America and Northern Nut Growers Association to hold national meeting in Michigan

Published on June 3, 2025
Registration is open for this national conference held in Lansing, August 3-6, 2025.
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 29, 2025

Published on June 2, 2025
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived.
How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?

Published on May 29, 2025
Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems.