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Grand Traverse region’s wine grape production significantly down in 2014
Published on September 11, 2014
The 2014 wine grape crop is short, but wineries will still have a good inventory on hand for the coming sales year. -
Keep an eye out for sawflies on your conifers
Published on June 19, 2009
A resource on sawflies affecting the Christmas tree industry. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015
Published on June 23, 2015
Fruit is sizing across the region. Warmer, drier weather is welcomed after long, ongoing wetting events. -
Michigan chestnut update – July 31, 2014
Published on August 1, 2014
European red mite populations are building in area orchards and potato leafhopper damage is becoming more apparent. Growers should be scouting for these pests regularly and monitoring pressure. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013
Published on June 18, 2013
Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find. -
Pratima Devkota, Ph.D.
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517-482-3331
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Excess demand amid quality misperceptions: the case for low-cost seed quality signalling strategies
Published on September 17, 2022
Maredia, M. K., & Bartle, B. (2022). Excess demand amid quality misperceptions: the case for low-cost seed quality signalling strategies. European Review of Agricultural Economics. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 14, 2021
Published on June 21, 2021
Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and black stem borer emergence continues. -
Neal Fortin interviewed for feature article on the FDA
Published on January 31, 2025
Neal Fortin discusses the FDA in Detroit's Downtown News Magazine -
Oct 27
Farm to School Information Session for Farmers
October 27, 2025 3:00PM – 5:30PM Gavin Orchards 16495 40th Ave., Coopersville, MI 49404
Join us for a farm to school info session to learn more about selling to schools throughout West Michigan
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Michigan grape scouting report – June 16, 2021
Published on June 16, 2021
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Bloom is continuing on vinifera wine grapes in southern Michigan as well. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016
Published on June 7, 2016
Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016
Published on June 14, 2016
Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight. -
Watch for late season apple pests
Published on August 19, 2008
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020
Published on June 3, 2020
Cooperative weather has allowed growers to stay on schedule.
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