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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014

  Published on April 1, 2014
  After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start.

• Miticides options for controlling mites in cherry

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Many options are available for mite control in Michigan cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Peach harvest is winding down and apple harvest is just beginning.

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  NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers

  Published on February 28, 2014
  Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region.

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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.

• West central Michigan small fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Intense heat wave affecting the state is causing problem for small fruit growers, especially for blueberry fields ready for harvest or that started harvesting. Sunburn on ripe fruit clusters is creating problems at harvest time.

• Growing ideas for farming in northwest Michigan

  Published on November 8, 2013
  Young farmers from northwest Michigan visited farms on the Fruit Ridge last week.

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  2024 Tree fruit season wrap up

  Published on November 5, 2024
  Looking back at 2024 and preparing for next season with fall IPM practices.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing. Harvest of early summer peaches may start at the end of the week.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Wet, cool weather slows down fruit crops and insects in the southwest region.

• Select Max labeled for tree fruit

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit.