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Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020
Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020
Published on September 8, 2020
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end in northern counties with most of the hand harvest for the fresh market already completed. Remaining berries are mechanically harvested for procession. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 1, 2020
Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.