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Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.
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.
Will higher reference prices yield higher PLC payments?

Published on May 21, 2025
A review of potential changes to the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Tart cherry is at petal fall, and early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split. Apple varieties are at petal fall or early fruit set.
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.
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.
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.
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.
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.
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.