College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Update after last week’s severe storms.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 9, 2021

  Published on June 9, 2021
  Grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. Bloom on hybrid wine grapes and early vinifera should begin soon in northern parts of the state. Now is a critical time to control diseases.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit - August 16, 2011

  Published on August 16, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 21, 2023

  Published on June 22, 2023
  Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 9, 2025

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Things are growing, being harvested, and disease control time is here in cucurbits.

• Oct 28

  4-H Future Squad- Virtual Adulting 101 Second Club Meeting

  October 28, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  This virtual state-wide 4-H club is open to any youth 12-19 years old who wants to join a 4-H club, meet new people, and learn about topics in the "adulting 101" topic area.

• Oct 22

  4-H Future Squad- Adulting 101 First Club Meeting

  October 22, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  This virtual state-wide 4-H club is open to any youth 12-19 years old who wants to join a 4-H club, meet new people, and learn about topics in the "adulting 101" topic area.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – Aug. 22, 2013

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Consider late season apple pests related to your harvest dates.

• Soybeans tolerant to growth regulator herbicides discussed at breakfast meeting

  Published on May 11, 2016
  New herbicide-tolerant crops that will expand the weed control options for soybeans have been developed. However, they are not ready for the 2016 season.

• Mindful Eating vs. Dieting: Part one

  Published on January 11, 2016
  Learn how mindful eating can be healthier than dieting by applying the principle of eating slower.

• Vegetable entomology insect tools

  Published on June 17, 2011
  New tools on the vegetable entomology website facilitate scouting and management of insect pests for Michigan vegetable growers, scouts and Extension educators.

• Heating and wood

  Published on September 15, 2017
  As the colder season approaches, some buildings are less prepared than others. Wood-based products, such as chips or pellets, can be viable alternatives to new fossil fuel furnaces and boilers.