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Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!

Published on May 9, 2024
Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier.
Togetherall cultivates online support for farmers

Published on May 9, 2024
Discover Togetherall, an online community for farmers, and explore additional resources provided by MSU Extension. Remember, you're never alone in your journey.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 8, 2024
Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024 

Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge.
Chestnut trees vulnerable to emerging black stem borer

Published on May 3, 2024
Growers should be monitoring for black stem borer and protecting vulnerable trees at this time.
Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation

Published on May 2, 2024
Preventing fields exceeding 90 degrees will keep pollen viable for pollination.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2024

Published on May 1, 2024
Cherry trees are in full bloom. King bloom is beginning in early apple varieties.