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Still time to report large or significant water use
Published on April 14, 2023
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
Webinar on retraining and upskilling workers on produce safety best practices
Published on April 6, 2023
Free lunchtime webinar on April 12 will offer practical information and tips to help employers train their employees. -
New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension
Published on April 6, 2023
Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
Warm weather this week is leading to changes in phenology for tree fruit in the west central region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need. -
ESA North Central Branch Recognizes Three Entomology Faculty
Published on March 31, 2023
The Department of Entomology is proud to announce that Rufus Isaacs, Amanda Lorenz, and Zsofia Szendrei have been recognized by the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America (NCB ESA).