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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

Published on May 14, 2024
Spring is in full swing.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week.
Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development

Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used.
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.
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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024 

Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops.
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.
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.