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Michigan hop crop report week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Hops are ahead of schedule, but a short cool down is on the horizon. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Michigan hopyards are in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Wheat watchers week of June 3, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
2024 American Bee Research Conference proceedings
Published on June 6, 2024
Conference presentation abstracts highlight current research on beekeeping and honey bee health topics. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 5, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Low temperatures and rainy conditions slowed down the early start of blueberry growth and development, but they reverted to a more typical tempered one. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues as growing season picks up speed
Published on June 5, 2024
It’s not too late to join the live series that provides timely, relevant information to field crops farmers and connects them to MSU specialists weekly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
The Grand Rapids area is moving into second cover timing.