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East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Changing lures for the next generation of codling moth is recommended. -
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH
Published on May 7, 2025
CNH will provide MSU with a New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor, the world's first 100% methane-powered production tractor, for use in educational and research initiatives. -
Holly: a Christmas tradition
Published on December 22, 2016
Explore the science and history behind a Christmas favorite: holly! -
Managing grape berry moth – timing, activity and coverage
Published on March 29, 2007
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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. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019
Published on July 10, 2019
Harvests are ramping up, but not in the order that is expected. -
Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 25, 2012
Published on July 25, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Bloom period has been long for tree fruit growing in east Michigan. Recent cold temperatures were very close to causing flower bud damage for some growers. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Protection from spotted wing Drosophila infestation will need to continue to the end of harvest for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, fall raspberries and blueberries. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Tart cherry harvest is over and peach harvest is getting underway. -
Potential use of essential oils as an alternative to feed grade antibiotics in pork production
Published on October 23, 2024
Can essential oils essentially replace antibiotics for pigs? -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Slightly cooler and wetter conditions this week, then expect a return to warm, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete.
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