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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan.

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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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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 16, 2025

  Published on July 16, 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.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 23, 2025

  Published on July 23, 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.

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  MSU researchers want to know why wheat allergies are on the rise, develop new control methods

  Published on March 3, 2019
  Two MSU researchers are creating a model that measures the allergenicity of various wheat varieties. They hope to validate the model and eventually use it as a pre-clinical testing tool to develop non-allergenic wheat products.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week.

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  New agreement for MSU and Canada will open up collaborations to address invasive forest pests

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Michigan State University and the Canadian Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding opening options for future collaborations addressing forest health, invasive forest pests and related issues.

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  MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction

  Published on June 20, 2019
  The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Time to focus on post-bloom insects that attack fruit.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Harvest is underway for blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and early varieties of apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  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.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – April 28, 2021

  Published on April 28, 2021
  Dry fields have allowed for ramped up field work. Field sowing and maintaining transplant health are priorities right now.

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  MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers

  Published on November 5, 2018
  MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Harvest of peaches and blueberries is moving along. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Very cool conditions will hold insect pests back this week. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.