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Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025
Rain, storm and heat may take a toll on vegetables in the days ahead. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Strawberry harvest continues, first raspberry harvest. -
National Pollinator Week at MSU – planting for the future
Published on June 16, 2025
The MSU campus is buzzing with activity this summer. -
Tips for growing and maintaining cut flowers in your garden
Published on June 13, 2025
Learn how to grow healthy cut flowers and keep them blooming with key maintenance techniques like pinching, deadheading and support. -
Legacy phosphorus and water quality with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 13, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 19 with a discussion on water quality and phosphorus loss through tile lines with MSU specialist Ehsan Ghane. -
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 12, 2025
Published on June 12, 2025
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper populations are building. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 12, 2025
Published on June 12, 2025
Potato leafhopper is present—watch for it in potatoes and alfalfa. Wheat is done flowering and starting kernel fill.