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West central Michigan tree fruit update – August 24, 2023
Published on August 25, 2023
This week has been hot and humid across the region. Peach and early apple harvest is underway. Pear harvest is around the corner. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 22, 2023
Published on August 22, 2023
Table grapes are starting, apples and peaches continue, and pest scouting is winding down. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 22, 2023
Published on August 22, 2023
Michigan's vineyards are where grapes thrive and ripen with promise. -
Comment period for Michigan Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices closes soon
Published on August 22, 2023
Now is the time to comment on the proposed changes for 2024. The comment deadline is Aug. 25, 2023. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023
Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 17, 2023
Published on August 21, 2023
Peak peach harvest, apple harvest is getting started, and spotted lanternfly traps are set up. -
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity
Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency. -
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system
Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts. -
Best practices for buying farm inputs
Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 10, 2023
Published on August 11, 2023
Burs are developing and scouting for chestnut weevil should be underway.