• 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.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 1, 2011

  Published on June 1, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.

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

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

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.

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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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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).

• East Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, although some farms have limited picking due to poor fruit quality. Soils remain dry at most farms.

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  Plants, not petrochemicals: Lignin can make building materials less toxic, cheaper and efficient to manufacture

  Published on July 31, 2017
  A collaborative study by MSU Department of Forestry Assistant Professor Mojgan Nejad proves that lignin (a byproduct of paper and bioethanol production) can completely replace phenol in phenol-based adhesives.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 25, 2025

  Published on June 25, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

• East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Bloom is coming in the Grand Rapids region.

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  Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays

  Published on April 3, 2024
  Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring.

• New labels restrict use of select neonicotinoids in vegetables to protect pollinators

  Published on March 19, 2014
  New labels for neonicotinoids that can be applied in fruiting vegetables will restrict their use patterns to protect pollinators.

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  Featured Four: Favorites from Mast Young Plants Trial Garden

  Published on September 12, 2024
  Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 4 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.