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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruit set in tree fruit, small fruit bloom, dry weather. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Most growers using granular fertilizers are planning to apply them soon if they have not already. -
Maximizing grapevine canopy potential: Optimizing pre-bloom shoot thinning and positioning
Published on June 5, 2023
Learn how proper canopy management contributes to vine health, grape quality and sustainable viticulture practices, ensuring long-term success in grapevine cultivation. -
Michigan chestnut pest report the week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Growers may need to continue to protect against black stem borer. There are a lot of chestnut pests expected to arrive in early June. -
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.