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Protecting blueberry blooms from extreme heat injury using overhead irrigation

Published on June 1, 2023
Michigan’s blueberry industry has been increasingly affected by climate change with spring heatwaves and long, dry periods causing potential yield losses.
Four Michigan producers awarded NCR-SARE 2023 Farmer Rancher Grants

Published on May 31, 2023
More than $65,000 was awarded to Michigan producers in 2023 through a competitive grant focused on exploring sustainable solutions in agriculture through on-farm research and education.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 31, 2023
Fruit set in tree fruit, small fruit bloom, dry weather.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 30, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly across the region, and apple fruitlets are at sensitive stages for effective thinning.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 30, 2023
As we wrap up a historically dry month with little to no precipitation forecasted, disease risk continues to be low except for powdery mildew. Insects continue to be active, and the first codling moths have been captured.
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey

Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records.
MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.

Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Tart cherries are in the shuck, sweet cherries are sizing at 7.5-9.5 mm, and apples are at petal fall. Conditions have been dry and, as a result, disease pressure has been relatively low for most fungal pathogens.