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Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 10, 2018
Published on April 10, 2018
A chilly March has held plant development back. Plants are ready to grow when warm temperatures return later in April. -
Quarterly grain market updates and marketing strategy meetings available in-person or virtually
Published on November 16, 2022
Come learn about current market trends and principles to help you markets your grains. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026
Published on April 22, 2026
Assess fruit for frost damage and protect against fire blight. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
With warmer weather in March, snow has melted and plant growth has started. Buds are swollen. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 23, 2022
Published on June 23, 2022
Summer temperatures have accelerated crop growth this past week, but dry conditions last week and this week could impact growth as crops become stressed. -
MSU research bolsters Michigan blueberry industry
Published on February 10, 2026
Michigan State University and the Michigan blueberry industry partner to advance one of the nation's leading blueberry growing states. -
Best Management Practices
Published on May 1, 2019
Most pesticide applications by tree care professionals are due to a few exotic pests. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 13, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 23, 2021
Grape bloom continues in northern Michigan and is ending in southern regions. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites. -
Are GMOs Safe?
Published on August 15, 2018
Exploring the safety of genetically modified foods. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin and Golden Delicious. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 21, 2019
Published on August 21, 2019
The strange season continues as heavy-hitting diseases that we normally expect to see now take a backseat to a handful of oddball issues. -
Combating the blueberry stem gall wasp
Published on October 8, 2019
Michigan State University researchers work together to create solutions, reduce impact of pest on Michigan’s blueberry crop. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 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. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week.