College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit - May 31, 2011

  Published on May 31, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

• MSU CANR names Bukovac 2018 distinguished faculty

  Published on March 6, 2018
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University is honoring six leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their community, state and national leadership.

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  Using the alfalfa cutting tool on Enviro-weather

  Published on May 22, 2015
  Use Enviro-weather to determine when to take first cutting of alfalfa.

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  Host a “Friendsgiving” celebration this year

  Published on November 17, 2015
  Try something new and consider hosting your own Friendsgiving meal using locally grown food.

• Early summer scouting and management options for mites in apples

  Published on June 12, 2007
  

• Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?

  Published on November 19, 2014
  This Michigan-grown fruit hits its prime season with consumers in November.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2025

  Published on July 2, 2025
  Cherry harvest continues while we see the first blueberry harvest and earliest peaches.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly.

• Mite control options in fruit crops

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Many options are available for controlling mites in fruit crops.

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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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  Using the MSU Enviroweather grape berry moth model in 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  It is important to know when wild grape blooms in your vineyard so you know when to start degree-day accumulation.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Cool weather has extended the tree fruit bloom. Apples are blooming now. We expect warmer weather this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming.

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  Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects publication available

  Published on January 25, 2016
  SARE publication on cover cropping for pollinators and beneficial insects will help farmers find answers to their cover crop questions.

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  Cover crop recipes: Post soybean, use cereal rye

  Published on September 10, 2019
  The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into soybean rotation going to corn.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2017

  Published on April 18, 2017
  Warm weather has moved plants quickly. Peaches and sweet cherries are blooming. Insecticides should not be used during bloom.