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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Hot and dry weather has settled in the region.

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

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

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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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  Chestnut weevil: A potential pest of Michigan chestnuts

  Published on November 14, 2014
  Michigan chestnut growers should be scouting for chestnut weevil, an important emerging pest of edible chestnuts.

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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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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  As harvest begins, be mindful of late-season insects and diseases.

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  September resources for Michigan beekeepers

  Published on August 28, 2025
  Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.

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  Check corn now for western bean cutworm damage before harvest

  Published on August 26, 2016
  Alert! There have been numerous reports of high western bean cutworm infestations and damage in south and central Michigan, including in Bt corn hybrids.

• 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.

• Dairy Market Update, March 2012

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

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  August resources for Michigan beekeepers

  Published on July 24, 2025
  Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.

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  East Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  Colder temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed fruit growth.

• 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.

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

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

• East Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Apples are in bloom across the region. Apple growers across the southern two triers of counties have had a very long wetting event, making for tough conditions for apple scab and fire blight management.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025

  Published on April 15, 2025
  It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Corn earworm pressure continues to be high and aphid numbers are booming. Keep an eye out for diseases like late blight and phytophthora, which don’t mind cool, cloudy days.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

  Published on April 16, 2025
  With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.