• Blossom time in Southwest Michigan

  Published on May 10, 2011
  A warm week causes a rapid green up as plants move quickly. Many tree fruits are in bloom.

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  AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology

  Published on October 3, 2018
  AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology.

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  Early season sprays for managing San Jose scale

  Published on April 16, 2019
  Considerations for spring management of tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

• Dairy Market Update, March 2012

  Published on March 29, 2012
  Dairy fundamentals point to a weaker market with downside price risk.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – September 8, 2011

  Published on September 8, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Strawberry harvest is nearly finished in the southeast region and sweet cherry harvest is beginning.

• West Michigan tree fruit update - Aug. 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  The dog days of summer are for insects and diseases, too.

• Veterinary feed directive - year one in review

  Published on October 3, 2019
  Positive practices put in place in animal agriculture to product both human and animal health.

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  Chris Wolf: What Happened to the Three-Year Farm Milk Price Cycle?

  Published on December 6, 2018
  AFRE professor Chris Wolf comments on the current state of Michigan farm milk prices and their cycles.

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  Chestnut weevils found at harvest

  Published on October 6, 2017
  As chestnut harvest begins in some areas of Michigan, there are reports of weevil issues in orchards.

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  Reducing labor through streamlining production

  Published on April 4, 2019
  Michigan greenhouse growers are using many methods to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Apples are slowly inching toward bloom, which is just starting in the southern areas of the region. Most of our fruit crops are well over a week behind their normal growth stages.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2017

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Much needed rain came to Lenawee and Monroe counties. Harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries, summer red raspberries and saskatoons. Strawberry harvest continues at a few farms.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 26, 2019

  Published on June 26, 2019
  Conditions allow for field activity, as well as disease development. Be vigilant.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 9, 2011

  Published on August 9, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  A warm and wet week.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Plants look really good with cool weather. Insects seem slow, and most fruit crops look good in the southwest region.