College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is winding down. Cherry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest has begun, grapes are blooming, cherries are coloring and birds are feasting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.

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  Carbon Program Impacts on U.S. Forest Product Industries

  Published on April 7, 2025
  Forest Economics Professor Raju Pokharel has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA).

• Spotted wing Drosophila catches are picking up: Maintain monitoring if fields are still ripening

  Published on August 16, 2011
  Spotted wing Drosophilas in Michigan are increasing as 30 more were trapped over the past week. Continue to scout fields and check your traps.

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  Snacks: Healthy or not?

  Published on June 18, 2018
  Fruit – the good snacks.

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  Dry oatmeal needs careful handling

  Published on January 26, 2017
  Oatmeal is made from a whole grain that needs a bit of careful handling. Learn about the different kinds of oatmeal and how to properly handle them.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 26, 2025

  Published on August 26, 2025
  Wine grape harvest begins.

• Cherry leaf spot disease biology and rationale underlying fungicide use

  Published on May 17, 2011
  A leaf spot fungicide program will delay the initial infections of trees, and reduce infection to the extent that trees will hold their leaves into September and beyond.

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  Halloween lets children use their imagination and engage in pretend play

  Published on October 22, 2018
  Many parents of young children wonder what level of Halloween fun is safe and appropriate.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Apples are in bloom and conditions favor fire blight this week. Growers are also applying plant growth regulators.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Tree fruit is beginning fruit sizing, with most apples between 8-12 mm and stone fruit 15-20 mm. Warm weather has been very good for thinning. Storms Tuesday may result in to cooler, dry conditions later this week.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Cherry and raspberry harvest continues while blueberries start.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Warm and dry temperatures have accelerated tree growth across northwest Michigan.

• Resources connect food growers to local retail, restaurant opportunities

  Published on March 4, 2013
  Often times restaurants and other food businesses want more local foods but can't find those important local connections.

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  Outdoor autumn activities to keep youth active and thinking

  Published on September 14, 2015
  Try these fun and engaging autumn activities that will have your family thinking.

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  Optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules

  Published on April 16, 2026
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 23 will feature optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules with guest speaker Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forages and cover crops specialist.