College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Sunny skies and a light breeze welcomed visitors to Breakfast on the Farm at J&J Dairy

  Published on July 6, 2017
  J&J Dairy in Marne, Michigan opened its doors to 2,632 visitors and volunteers at the first Breakfast on the Farm this summer.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.

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  Takeaways from the 2021 Honeycrisp virtual meetups

  Published on August 18, 2021
  A review of the key questions answered by experts about managing crop load, nutrition, rootstocks and harvest for Honeycrisp.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 7, 2022

  Published on July 7, 2022
  Rain events earlier this week greatly improved the situation for crops throughout most of the region, although there were definite winners and losers with rainfall totals. Wheat harvest should commence in the coming week as fields dry out.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

  Published on October 26, 2022
  At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season.

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  Pruning for disease management and yield benefits in hops

  Published on April 29, 2022
  Pruning hops may help manage halo blight.

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  Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?

  Published on September 26, 2025
  Navigating the challenge of bushels over bin space.

• Michigan sweet chestnut harvest for 2013

  Published on October 25, 2013
  The 2013 season presented a number of challenges to Michigan growers, but overall crop quality is high.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.

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  Management considerations for late-planted wheat

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips.

• Focusing on the first 24 hours of a dairy calf’s life

  Published on January 9, 2017
  MSU Extension highlights key factors in managing newborn dairy calves during the first 24 hours of their life at upcoming meetings. The educational dairy program will be offered at 6 locations across the state during January and February.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  The northwest region is in bloom in sweet and tart cherries, and blossoms are opening in apples. The predicted warm weather will improve bee activity and pollination services.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019

  Published on September 25, 2019
  Gala and Honeycrisp need to be top priorities for all fresh market producers in the region this week. Jonagold and Golden Delicious harvest is quickly approaching.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away.

• Opening new markets for Michigan’s blueberries

  Published on March 20, 2012
  Growers need to participate in the USDA-APHIS export programs to maintain a healthy growth of Michigan’s blueberry industry. This will allow Michigan to remain the number one blueberry producer in the nation and stabilize the internal blueberry market.

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  MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 17, 2019

  Published on July 17, 2019
  Varying pest pressure through the state’s vineyards highlights the need for scouting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

  Published on September 10, 2025
  Honeycrisp are being harvested.

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  Options for immature corn

  Published on September 4, 2019
  One challenge this year is wondering whether the corn crop will mature before frost and what to do with it if it does not. This is an opportune year for cash crop producers and livestock producers to be talking with one another about feed options.