• 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.

• 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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Later than normal strawberry harvest is expected to begin mid-June and primary apple scab season is winding down, but continues.

• 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.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – July 10, 2019

  Published on July 10, 2019
  Harvests are ramping up, but not in the order that is expected.

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  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?

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  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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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

• 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.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 25, 2012

  Published on July 25, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  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.

• 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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations.

• Armed conflicts and food insecurity: Evidence from Boko Haram’s Attacks

  Published on November 12, 2019
  George, J., Adelaja, A., & Weatherspoon, D. (2019). Armed Conflicts and Food Insecurity: Evidence from Boko Haram’s Attacks. American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

• Managing grape berry moth – timing, activity and coverage

  Published on March 29, 2007
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Strawberry harvest continues. Raspberry and cherry harvest should start soon. Birds are eating ripening cherries.