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Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023
Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023
Published on July 5, 2023
Summer fruit harvest is underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term. -
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources
Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind. -
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.