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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 15, 2022

  Published on June 15, 2022
  Watch for disease infections this week. Northern Michigan could see rains several days. Southern Michigan is hot and humid.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 24, 2012

  Published on July 24, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Linda Hanson, Ph.D.

  USDA-ARS Plant Pathologist/ Adjunct Prof. - Soil-borne pathogens, fungi, sugar beet & rotation crops, diversity/ interaction w/ cropping systems
  linda.hanson@usda.gov
  517-353-0208
  

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  The region received some much-needed rain, but not as much as we could use; tart and sweet cherries are beginning to show some color. Strawberry harvest is in full swing.

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  MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – June 19, 2019

  Published on June 19, 2019
  Insect and disease issues are becoming more apparent in Michigan vineyards as the season progresses.

• Stochastic Orders and Copulas | Elton R. Smith Endowment

• 100 Years of Bean Breeding | Bean Breeding and Genetics

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020

  Published on August 5, 2020
  Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Two nights of predicted below freezing temperatures are concerning for fruit growers.

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  New MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology food processing program launches

  Published on May 9, 2019
  The newest IAT certificate program, Food Processing, Technology and Safety, will accept students starting in fall 2019 in East Lansing, Battle Creek, Lansing, Muskegon and Traverse City.

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  Michigan chestnut industry makes important donation to MSU research

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Michigan chestnut famers partner with Michigan State University to support industry growth.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Strawberries are starting to color. Tree fruit are rapidly increasing in size

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Freezes last week caused little damage, cherries and peaches are blooming and warmer weather this week will speed up plants.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2023

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Blueberry, peach, plum and raspberry harvest continues while pear harvest has begun. Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan.

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  Understanding the biology behind GMOs can help consumers evaluate GMO safety

  Published on December 21, 2018
  What are GMOs and are they safe to eat?

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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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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.