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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Tart cherry and blueberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

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  Unlocking Irrigation Investments in Malawi

  Published on April 2, 2016
  Why investment in irrigation in Malawi is critical and why creating the innovative financing mechanism for irrigation is paramount to unlocking the necessary investments.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.

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  MSU scientist protects wildlife populations through disease surveillance, management

  Published on November 8, 2023
  Sonja Christensen seeks to curtail wildlife disease in Michigan and beyond.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 22, 2018

  Published on May 22, 2018
  Tart cherries are in full bloom, early bloom in apples is underway, and predicted wet weather over the weekend is a concern for disease management.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.

• Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts

  Published on April 1, 2013
  An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.

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  MSU student focuses her biology and natural resources career path with internship

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Fisheries and wildlife student Kailee Pearson worked as a field technician in the Upper Peninsula with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ wildlife program over the summer.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Cherries are ripening, apples are sizing and growers are focused on pest and disease management.

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  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.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila management is underway in susceptible fruit crops, and sweet cherry harvest will begin early next week.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.