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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023
Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops. -
October is Farm to School Month
Published on September 22, 2016
Connecting kids with where their food comes from. -
October is National Farm-to-School Month
Published on September 22, 2014
Many schools will be celebrating October by offering a variety of locally produced foods. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018
Published on August 14, 2018
Most fruit growers from Flint northward through the Thumb received another inch of rain. Drought conditions continue for most growers to the south. -
Using pneumatic defoliation to improve fruit color and quality in apple: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association Annual Conference
Published on March 17, 2022
A summary of research from the Laimburg Research Centre and Cornell University for improving quality for fresh market apple varieties. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021
Published on July 7, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway, and many growers will begin tart cherry harvest early next week. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017
Published on May 30, 2017
Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week. -
Feb 24
Hay Production 101
February 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 24 topic is "Hay Industry Overview; Matching Hay Species to Farm Goals."
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Feb 26
Hay Production 101
February 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 26 topic is "Field Establishment & Renovation."
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Mar 5
Hay Production 101
March 5, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 5 topic is "Soil Fertility & Health Management."
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Mar 10
Hay Production 101
March 10, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 10 topic is "Managing Pests: Weeds, Insects and Disease."
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Mar 12
Hay Production 101
March 12, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The March 12 topic is "Cost of Production & Marketing."
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Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020
Published on August 18, 2020
Apples are coloring in northwest Michigan orchards. -
John Bukovac
Professor Emeritus
bukovacm@msu.edu
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West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015
Published on October 7, 2015
Growers are past the peak of harvest with good results for consumers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014
Published on August 5, 2014
Tart and sweet cherry harvest is ongoing and there have been few reports of insect and disease problems. -
Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Tree fruits will respond nicely to warmer weather. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
The end of summer is no break for pest management in tree fruits.
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