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Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Sweet and tart cherries are in petal fall after an extremely fast bloom period with the warm weather last week. Gala are in king bloom petal fall, and Honeycrisp are at 80% bloom; pollination weather has been particularly cool for honeybee flight.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 21, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Between wind and rain over the last week, many growers are experiencing their first field progress slowdowns.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.
MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

Published on May 21, 2025
Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.
Learning in the field: A new video series for outdoor pasture pig producers

Published on May 20, 2025
Outdoor pasture pig video series for small and beginning swine farmers.
Michigan Milk Producers Association establishes endowment for 4-H dairy youth

Published on May 20, 2025
The Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting the next generation of dairy youth leaders in Michigan.
Tools to help you find the roadmap to success

Published on May 19, 2025
Having a vision for the future can be challenging, especially for young people. These three processes that can help you find your roadmap to success.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 16, 2025

Published on May 19, 2025
Unseasonal weather conditions have triggered an early emergence of insect pests typically associated with the fruit crop bloom period, particularly flower thrips.
Drive-by botany: Eastern redbud and garlic mustard

Published on May 19, 2025
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early May 2025.
The 2025 MSU Weed Tour is June 25

Published on May 16, 2025
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.