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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.
What is all the rage about rage rooms?

Published on June 4, 2025
Rage rooms: Are they helpful or not?
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!
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Warm-season crops were hating life this last week, but here comes the sun.
DotCMS: How to add a hyperlink button on a page or contentlet

Published on June 4, 2025
Instructions for making hyperlinked text appear as a button in dotCMS.
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.
The Agricultural Short Course at Michigan Agricultural College

Published on June 4, 2025
Over a century ago, Michigan Agricultural College offered short courses to teach the latest ag knowledge. Dr. Jeno Rivera, IAT Director, reflects on what student life was like in those early programs.
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.
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.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.