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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015
Published on June 23, 2015
Fruit is sizing across the region. Warmer, drier weather is welcomed after long, ongoing wetting events. -
Grape berry moth pressure lower in 2015 – control window approaching for southern Michigan
Published on July 21, 2015
Check vineyards and MSU Enviro-weather to decide need and timing for third generation control of grape berry moth. -
Bourquin named chairperson for Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Published on April 19, 2021
Leslie Bourquin, Ph.D., has been named chairperson for the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, effective May 1. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway. -
The virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension Dairy team podcast is back
Published on July 21, 2020
Join us for season two of this informative program that presents interviews with farmers, researchers, and industry experts in a new accessible format. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up. -
Alfalfa management calendar for Michigan
Published on May 8, 2018
A guide for Michigan alfalfa producers on tips for managing their crop. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Niagara harvest has begun. Wine and table grape harvests continue. -
2019 Fall Farm Sprouts - Week #3 Wednesday AM
Published on September 30, 2019
2019 Fall Farm Sprouts - Week #3 Wednesday AM -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now. -
Adding sunflowers to your agritourism rotation
Published on January 25, 2019
Sunflowers can bring customers to the farm but involve important management considerations. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – May 8, 2012
Published on May 8, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Seasonal gardening in school gardens
Published on February 16, 2017
Here is one way to address the issue of school garden summer maintenance. -
Predicting asparagus emergence
Published on April 15, 2024
The asparagus in Hart, Michigan, hit the snooze in late March but warm temperatures have likely rousted it from slumber, facilitating progress towards emergence. -
Buying local reduces food waste, which is recyclable as compost for your garden
Published on September 20, 2012
Developing food waste reduction habits and composting can reduce food waste, save money, conserve resources and produce a valuable soil additive for your gardens. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot conditions and dry soils are stressing plants. Growers are irrigating on sandy soils. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
Harvest is underway for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week.
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