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East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 8, 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Bloom in apples is coming quickly, so look out for fire blight conditions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Cherries are ripening and growers need to be on high alert for spotted wing Drosophila and American brown rot. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 9, 2021
This is the fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 8, 2022
Published on September 12, 2022
Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping in the West Central region. Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers in the region. -
Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year
Published on June 27, 2019
Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now! -
How late can you plant corn for silage?
Published on June 7, 2011
Planting corn for silage extends the planting window. Here are the factors to consider. -
QuiltXcel: a new fungicide for berry crops
Published on May 10, 2011
While not yet tested in Michigan, this new product’s active ingredients have been evaluated for many years and have proven to be very effective against several diseases. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017
Published on May 11, 2017
Weather pattern change brings favorable planting conditions, but patience is still needed. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 3, 2018
Published on August 3, 2018
As good looking produce continues to be harvested, remain vigilant for diseases, which are progressing more rapidly now. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well. -
Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature
Published on July 3, 2019
The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015
Published on June 23, 2015
Rains have stopped strawberry harvest. Sweet cherry, raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development.
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