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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished.
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
Petal fall started in blueberries and the Cranberry Fruitworm (CBFW) overwintering moths are flying in Allegan and Van Buren.
Register for the Northwest Michigan Roundtable Discussion on Under-Vine Management Hybrid Meeting on June 10

Published on May 31, 2022
Under-vine mowing and perennial cover crops are used to reduce canopy vigor and pesticide use, as well as to regulate competition for nutrients and water.
MSU Professor Provides Expertise to the State of Michigan

Published on May 31, 2022
From the Anerobic Digester Research Center to Environmental Permit Review Commissions, Dr. Dana Kirk shares his expertise throughout Michigan
BE Alumni Peter Jansen selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Published on May 31, 2022
Sixteen exceptional undergraduate and graduate students and alumni from MSU were selected for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. BE alumni Peter Jansen is one recipient.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
Rain in the area was helpful with our dry conditions. Cherries are coming out of the shuck, and apple growers are working on thinning.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
Tree fruit is beginning fruit sizing, with most apples between 8-12 mm and stone fruit 15-20 mm. Warm weather has been very good for thinning. Storms Tuesday may result in to cooler, dry conditions later this week.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
National Science Foundation Awards MSU $650K to Develop Mass Timber Curriculum

Published on May 27, 2022
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Michigan State University a $650,000 grant to develop mass timber design and construction curriculum
Southwest Michigan Field Crops Regional Report, May 26, 2022

Published on May 27, 2022
Corn, soybean, and wheat heads are emerging!