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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022

  Published on March 29, 2022
  This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit.

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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.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Cool weather helps small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – August 11, 2011

  Published on August 11, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and birds are feeding on cherries.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Fruit trees are in bloom. This week will bring warm and dry conditions across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018

  Published on June 26, 2018
  A cool wet week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Settling into summer on the Ridge.

• Graduate Research Symposium Papers | Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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  New study guides poultry farmers on choosing eggs-actly the right hen housing system

  Published on April 2, 2015
  An industry need for information to guide production and purchasing decisions about sustainable laying hens housing has spurred a $6 million commercial-scale study by the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is in full swing and early apple harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Soils are becoming dry. Peach and plum harvests are beginning while blueberry harvest continues across the region. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Cool weather has extended the tree fruit bloom. Apples are blooming now. We expect warmer weather this week.

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  Red meat trade serves up global health woes

  Published on November 15, 2021
  Red meat is being exported to countries, bringing along increased health problems.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest has begun, grapes are blooming, cherries are coloring and birds are feasting.