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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Warm-season crops were hating life this last week, but here comes the sun.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 4, 2025

Published on June 4, 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.
Chestnut Growers of America and Northern Nut Growers Association to hold national meeting in Michigan

Published on June 3, 2025
Registration is open for this national conference held in Lansing, August 3-6, 2025.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?

Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it.
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week.
Armillaria root rot in Christmas tree plantations

Published on June 3, 2025
Armillaria root rot is a silent killer of woody trees. Proper identification and management can lessen future tree loss.