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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

  Published on July 22, 2020
  High dewpoints and overcast skies promote disease development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 30, 2016

  Published on August 30, 2016
  Peach and pear harvest continues. Apple harvest is beginning. Rains have impeded blueberry harvest and wet, humid conditions are good for diseases and insect pests.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week.

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  4-H around the world: 4-S Argentina 4-H

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The series exploring 4-H around the world continues as we explore 4-H in Argentina.

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  Mycotoxins in Michigan silage corn: Status and lessons learned

  Published on July 28, 2022
  Silage corn remains unidentified for mycotoxin issues. A three-year MSU project identified occurrence of mycotoxins in silage corn along with contributing factors and strategies to minimize these issues.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Cooler weather in the forecast should improve color on northwest Michigan apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

  Published on April 22, 2014
  With warm temperatures, fruit buds are beginning to burst, exposing leaves and flowers.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014

  Published on April 1, 2014
  After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2017

  Published on April 18, 2017
  Warm weather has moved plants quickly. Peaches and sweet cherries are blooming. Insecticides should not be used during bloom.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – March 19, 2012

  Published on March 19, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  With warmer temperatures of the last week, fruit crops have taken on big swell of new growth. Bloom is almost finished for all of our fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest is ending and the focus is shifting to apples and grapes. Pests are preparing for the end of the season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal.

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  Michigan hop crop report week of July 24, 2025

  Published on July 24, 2025
  The 2025 hop crop is coming along nicely.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 27, 2013

  Published on August 27, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.