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Michigan grape scouting report – June 22, 2022

Published on June 22, 2022
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.
Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.
What is friendship?

Published on June 21, 2022
Healthy friendships are important at all stages of life.
Living well with diabetes during summer celebrations

Published on June 21, 2022
Summer activities often include food. Sticking to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging is key to staying healthy with diabetes.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 21, 2022

Published on June 21, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather is expected this week.
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 21, 2022

Published on June 21, 2022
The heatwave affecting west Michigan is causing sunscald and bronzing in berries, especially in summer strawberries.
Michigan farms may not cook and feed garbage to swine

Published on June 21, 2022
Laws prohibiting garbage feeding of pigs: A useful tool for preventing African Swine Fever
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning.
Drive-by botany: Black locust and multiflora rose

Published on June 21, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2022.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

Published on June 21, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.