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Dry bean harvest nearly in the bag
Published on October 10, 2013
Growers have been busy bringing in their harvest of dry edible beans, a traditional Michigan crop. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Tart cherry harvest is winding down and apple pest activity has picked up. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018
Published on July 25, 2018
Helpful rains came over the weekend, but the change in weather also brought heavier dews, so be on the lookout for foliar diseases. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update
Published on April 12, 2011
The holding pattern continues… -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 2, 2011
Published on August 2, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 19, 2019
Published on June 19, 2019
Are you there summer? It’s me, Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014
Published on July 29, 2014
Summer apple harvest is underway with blueberry and raspberry harvest continuing across the region. Second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth are flying. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013
Published on July 23, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch in sweet cherries was just confirmed this morning. Harvest is underway in blueberries, plums and apples, and winding down in summer red and black raspberries. Blackberry harvest is quickly approaching. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region. -
East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Sweet cherries are in bloom and growers are actively protecting from apple scab and brown rot infection. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014
Published on May 27, 2014
There have been a lot of codling moth and plum curculio at apple farms in the past few days. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers. -
Vincenzina Caputo Earns USDA NIFA Grant to Research Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Food
Published on January 14, 2019
AFRE faculty member Vincenzina Caputo recently earned a prestigious USDA NIFA grant to look into consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods and products. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
High temperatures and transpiration rates could stress plants this week. -
Postharvest hopyard considerations
Published on September 22, 2020
With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila is now being caught in traps at most fruit farms. Blueberry, blackberry, peach, Japanese plum and summer apple harvest continues, as does a limited harvest of fall red raspberries. -
10 Fresh Ideas for Your Garden from Europe
Published on August 7, 2018
Add a touch of European flare to your gardens this summer by implementing some of the trends of French and Maltese gardens.