• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – May 1, 2012

  Published on May 1, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Spotted wing drosophila pressure is very high and incoming hurricane remnants may make control difficult.

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  Expanding student access with 2-year certificates

  Published on February 3, 2020
  The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology works with community college and industry partners to train students for future jobs in food processing and beyond.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020
  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024

  Published on March 26, 2024
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped.

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  MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Seeking to identify genetics, management practices to support Michigan farmers

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon.

• Preserving hardwood diversity through new management

  Published on February 22, 2018
  MSU researchers are working to preserve hardwood diversity, which protects the forest ecosystem from threats such as pathogens and insect predation.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week.

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  Michigan State University researchers lead $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight

  Published on September 3, 2020
  George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell will lead a USDA-funded project examining fire blight, a disease that can kill apple and pear trees.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Apricot bloom has begun in Southwest Michigan.

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  MSU scientist looking at fatty acids to stop stunting, poor cognitive development

  Published on July 11, 2016
  MSU AgBioResearch scientist Jenifer Fenton is studying the relationship between malnutrition and essential fatty acid deficiency.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain.