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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects

Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
Project GREEEN: 25 years of strengthening Michigan plant agriculture

Published on February 15, 2024
The program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool

Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.