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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.

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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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  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.

• 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 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 update — July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers.

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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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  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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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Plants moved quickly with last week’s warm, summer-like weather. Stone fruit are blooming and apples will open later this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted.

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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.

• 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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  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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  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.