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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 19, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Growers have been challenged with an overlap of sweet and tart cherry harvest this season. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 26, 2012
Published on June 26, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color. -
Feb 11
Avoiding Money Mishaps webinar- Feb 11
February 11, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
This youth focused webinar will focus on how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, identity theft, and predatory lending.
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Jan 13
Avoiding Money Mishaps webinar-January 13
January 13, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
This youth focused webinar will focus on how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, identity theft, and predatory lending.
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East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 17, 2012
Published on September 17, 2012
Apple growers are welcomed to attend an apple harvester machine demonstration on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Fall red raspberry growers should continue to trap for spotted wing Drosophila or check for infested fruit. -
West central apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Gala and Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the West central region. Jonagold and Empire are moving closer to maturity. -
Bitterpit control in apples
Published on April 19, 2011
Low calcium levels are the source of bitterpit in apples. -
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?
Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014
Published on June 10, 2014
Strawberry harvest is underway at a few farms in southern Michigan and expected to begin later this week at others. Dry soils in most of the region need irrigation, especially strawberries. -
ReTain application at king bloom petal fall shows promise in increasing fruit set of SweeTango apples
Published on July 26, 2019
Plant growth regulator could be used at key timing to increase yield in shy-bearing SweeTango orchards, and has implications for other shy-bearing varieties in Michigan’s industry. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013
Published on June 18, 2013
Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025
Published on July 16, 2025
Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested. -
Root pruning guide for apple trees to reduce excessive vigor
Published on April 26, 2016
There are many benefits to pruning roots on apple trees to control excessive tree vigor. -
Aug 1
Jackson District Library - Garden to Table
August 1, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Summit Branch Library - 104 W. Bird St. Jackson, MI 49203
Learn about good gardening and harvesting practices, along with preparing and preserving food from the garden safely.
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Partial budgeting: Analyzing changes on your farm
Published on July 28, 2011
As a farm operator, how do you decide whether or not to try a new crop or variety, new herbicide, piece of equipment/technology, or a new cultural practice? -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 19, 2012
Published on June 19, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.
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