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A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan
Published on April 26, 2024
It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
Wheat watchers week of April 22, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update — April 25, 2024
Published on April 25, 2024
Though cool, several days of little to no precipitation allowed for soybean, some corn and potato planting. -
West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 24, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
This is the first weekly report of the 2024 season. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and core testing in Centreville on May 13
Published on April 23, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
First white is starting to show on sweet cherries. Tart cherries are in bud burst. Weather forecasts are concerning, with cold overnight temperatures predicted for the next two nights. -
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. -
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.