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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here.
USDA projects record-low hay acreage for Michigan in 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Michigan harvested hay acreage is estimated to be 740,000 acres for 2025, a decrease of 3% from 2024 and 5% from 2023.
Join us for the second annual Food-Grade Grains Field Day

Published on May 6, 2025
This free event, co-hosted by MSU Extension and Michigan Agriculture Advancement, will include presentations from experts throughout the supply chain and a chance to view a variety of grain crops cultivated at KBS.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Sweet cherries, plums and some peaches are in full bloom. Apples are at pink with king bloom opening in early varieties. Pollinators are active in the orchards.
New educational resource for veterinarians looking to build a honey bee medicine business

Published on May 6, 2025
Navigate financial planning to achieve a sustainable honey bee medicine business plan.
Important environmental and ventilation tips for small swine producers: Part 2

Published on May 6, 2025
Tricks and tips for small swine producers managing outdoor environmental and ventilation systems.
Identifying native and invasive aquatic plants can be easy with a phone app

Published on May 6, 2025
After collecting information, reporting and sharing it will help add to the knowledge of plant life in Michigan’s lakes.
Important environmental and ventilation tips for small swine producers: Part 1

Published on May 6, 2025
Tricks and tips for small swine producers managing indoor environmental and ventilation systems.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage.
Exploring alternative field crops

Published on May 5, 2025
Alternative crops come with both opportunities and risks.