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Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Sweet cherry harvest will begin this week. Growers have been busy managing ripening fruit for American brown rot and spotted wing drosophila.
Hecht honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on July 9, 2025
Genevieve Hecht of Tuscola County is among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025.
2025 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients

Published on July 9, 2025
Six outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Blueberry harvest is underway in west central and southwest Michigan. Hand-harvest of early-season varieties like Duke started last week. Fruit quality and size are excellent.
Labadie and Thompson honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteers

Published on July 9, 2025
Tyler Labadie and Garrett Thompson of Barry County are among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 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 – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Tart cherry harvest has begun in west central Michigan.
Grobbel honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on July 9, 2025
Brigitte Grobbel of Clinton County is among six Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2025.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Fruit is ripening in southwest Michigan.
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.