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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
Sweet cherries are sizing, and there are plum curculio stings on the fruitlets. First cherry leaf spot lesions have been observed in unsprayed blocks. There are reports of isolated hail on June 10.
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Published on June 10, 2025
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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
June drop is beginning for some early sweet cherry varieties.
FCCP researchers received grant to establish climate adaptive silviculture demonstration site

Published on June 10, 2025
FCCP researchers receive funding to establish a climate adaptive silviculture demonstration site to foster carbon resiliency at the Fred Russ Experimental Forest.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
Strawberry harvest begins.
Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2

Published on June 10, 2025
Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.
In memory of Gary Seevers

Published on June 10, 2025
Former MSU Extension professional and dedicated 4-H supporter Gary Seevers, Ph.D., passed away on Feb. 1. He was 87.
Bergman gift helps special-needs equestrians in Livingston County

Published on June 10, 2025
PEP is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
2024 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients

Published on June 10, 2025
Six outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
4-H community unites to give $7K on Give Green Day

Published on June 10, 2025
The 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Fund helps to reduce the cost for Michigan youth to participate in a variety of 4-H learning experiences.