• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 4, 2013

  Published on June 4, 2013
  Despite the up’s and down’s with temperatures, fruit development continues to move along, but insect activity is slow. Growers have also been on top of disease control with the wet conditions.

• World’s challenges demand science changes – and fast, experts say

  Published on February 23, 2015
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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 1, 2015

  Published on July 1, 2015
  Low temperatures and sunlight are slowing vegetable growth.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Sept. 5, 2017

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Gala apple harvest continues. Grape harvest has begun. Growers need to be mindful of late season pests, which appear just before harvest.

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  Identifying plant health threats and solutions at the epicenter of collaboration

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Jan Byrne, plant pathology diagnostician with MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Services, identifies potential plant health issues for growers and home owners.

• West Michigan tree fruit update - July 10, 2018

  Published on July 10, 2018
  Summer loving for Japanese beetles and other insects.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Cool temperatures moderate crop development across the region.

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  David Ortega Earns Emerging Scholar Award from SAEA

  Published on February 6, 2018
  MSUAFRE assistant professor David Ortega has been awarded the Emerging Scholar Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA), an award honoring high-performing early-career professionals in the profession.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Take a quick peek in sweet corn planted after a heavy rye cover crop to see if true armyworm is around.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Bloom in apples is coming quickly, so look out for fire blight conditions.

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  Michigan hop crop report week of July 10, 2025

  Published on July 14, 2025
  Growers are optimistic about the 2025 hop crop.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Degree day totals are caught up to normal averages.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Sweet cherry harvest is in full swing and growers are applying ethephon in tart cherries. Tart cherry harvest will likely begin over the weekend and into next week. Overall fruit quality is good.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  Tart and sweet cherry harvest is ongoing and there have been few reports of insect and disease problems.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  All tree fruits are setting very well despite poor weather during bloom.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 8, 2011

  Published on June 8, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Plants are moving. The end of the week is going to be warm.

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  Department of Food, Science, and Human Nutrition

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Read about the Department of Food, Science, and Human Nutrition and their work and research internationally