• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 15, 2017

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Harvest continues for peaches and summer apple varieties, with blueberry harvest ending soon. Apple varieties are maturing earlier than predicted. Dry soils remain an issue for most of the region.

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  Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.

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  MSU seeking solutions for pre-term birth

  Published on February 28, 2021
  Hanne Hoffmann partners on research with March of Dimes

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  A week of warm weather helps plants grow but may cause unseasonably early disease development.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 2, 2014

  Published on June 2, 2014
  Crops are progressing nicely. Make decisions about whether to use fungicides on wheat now. Wet weather in the forecast may mean trouble with head scab for wheat that is just beginning to have heads emerge.

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  MSU researchers publish 25-year study exploring impacts of conservation practices on soil health, carbon content

  Published on March 21, 2025
  A new study by CANR researchers in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) content

• East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average.

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  A guide to aphids that feed on garlic mustard in Michigan

  Published on May 17, 2023
  Can these tiny insects help in the fight against invasive plants?

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Soils are getting dry—from feast to famine.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Warm-season crops are wrapping up and late-season producers are still getting decent prices.

• History, biology and management of the plum pox virus

  Published on August 25, 2006
  

• East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week.

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  “One Team” Approach to Accelerating Technology Adoption in Myanmar

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Combining farmer, research and extension expertise toward a sustainable and profitable agricultural sector in Myanmar

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  Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan

  Published on January 25, 2019
  A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available.

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  Carbon Pricing: Carbon Markets and Carbon Taxes

  Published on January 24, 2022
  Graham Diedrich, FCCP graduate research assistant, has written an overview discussing carbon pricing mechanisms titled, "Carbon Pricing: Carbon Markets and Carbon Taxes."

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Two more frost events over the weekend thinned off a bit more fruit for a few southeast Michigan tree fruit growers.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested.