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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
A large assortment of vegetables are going to market now. Old crops in finished fields should be destroyed to limit pest buildup. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit - May 17, 2011
Published on May 17, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 26, 2011
Published on July 26, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 21, 2019
Published on August 21, 2019
The strange season continues as heavy-hitting diseases that we normally expect to see now take a backseat to a handful of oddball issues. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration! -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 13, 2022
Published on July 13, 2022
Most of northwest Michigan's grape-growing regions have reached over 900 GDD. In grape berry moth egglaying sites, plan for a lengthy period of protection from the second generation, as this pest's egglaying continues through July. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
Spring growth is moving along quickly for tree fruit growers in southeast Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016
Published on April 20, 2016
The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week. -
Slog of wet weather brings on garden pests
Published on May 27, 2011
It seems like the rain gage just keeps filling up. Garden plants love it, but pests like earwigs, pillbugs and slugs, do, too. -
Saginaw Bay area vegetable regional report – June 11, 2014
Published on June 11, 2014
Planting is slowing down and harvest is starting in early, cool season crops. -
National Hot Cocoa Day is Dec. 13, 2017
Published on December 4, 2017
Learn about the health benefits of hot cocoa and some ideas for livening up your mug of chocolate. -
Exploring equine breeds: The horses of Ireland
Published on October 2, 2014
Follow this series to learn more about the variety of horse breeds available to horse enthusiasts!
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