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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024

Published on April 23, 2024
Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 23, 2024

Published on April 23, 2024
Bloom is coming in the Grand Rapids region.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2024

Published on April 23, 2024
With a mix of warm and cool conditions, tree phenology has advanced slowly. Peaches are in bloom and sweet cherry bloom has begun in the region.
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region

Published on April 17, 2024
The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees.
Announcing 2024 Dirt to Glass conference: Elevating Michigan wine from the ground up, August 22-23 in Traverse City

Published on April 17, 2024
Dirt to Glass is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the Michigan grape and wine industry through education, collaboration and innovation.
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.
Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

Published on April 16, 2024
Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week.