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Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 15, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Corn and soybean harvest estimates range from below-average to slightly above-average as crops near physiological maturity. Rainfall over the past month has been well below normal for most areas throughout the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Strawberry harvest is beginning. Grapes will bloom soon. -
Regional reports on Michigan field crops – June 30, 2011
Published on June 30, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan. -
What is the relationship between soybean maturity group and yield?
Published on September 14, 2017
Why planting soybean varieties from a range of adapted maturity groups is recommended. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
Niagara juice grape harvest is underway in southwest Michigan. -
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Week #4 Wednesday AM
Published on May 13, 2019
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Week #4 Wednesday AM -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025
Published on June 10, 2025
Sweet cherries are sizing, and there are plum curculio stings on the fruitlets. First cherry leaf spot lesions have been observed in unsprayed blocks. There are reports of isolated hail on June 10. -
Planting wheat on prevented planted ground
Published on September 12, 2019
Points to consider when planting wheat into prevented plant acres this fall. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026
Published on April 22, 2026
It was a frosty start to the week, but at least the rain has paused for now. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems. -
Guo-Qing Song
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(517) 353-0384
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020
Published on March 31, 2020
Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 18, 2025
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
ABC’s Good Morning America features Michigan cherry and hop production
Published on August 23, 2016
The latest episode of ABC’s Food Forecast with Ginger Zee showcases why northwest Michigan is ideal for cherry and hop production and how recent variable weather has impacted growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Hot weather has hastened cherry development, and harvest is right around the corner. Be cautious about ethephon applications in the heat. -
Oct 28
4-H Future Squad- Virtual Adulting 101 Second Club Meeting
October 28, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This virtual state-wide 4-H club is open to any youth 12-19 years old who wants to join a 4-H club, meet new people, and learn about topics in the "adulting 101" topic area.
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Oct 22
4-H Future Squad- Adulting 101 First Club Meeting
October 22, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This virtual state-wide 4-H club is open to any youth 12-19 years old who wants to join a 4-H club, meet new people, and learn about topics in the "adulting 101" topic area.
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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. -
Michigan Borlaug Scholars explore Michigan State University
Published on June 7, 2018
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegates get a taste of campus and careers.
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