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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating.
Wheat Watchers week of April 21, 2025

Published on April 24, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.
Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

Published on April 23, 2025
Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Regional wheat field days offered in May 2025

Published on April 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you.
Scout, scout, let it all out

Published on April 22, 2025
When it comes to pest management, a robust scouting program is one of the things you can’t do without. Join Scouting School in Barry County this year!
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Bud development is slow and steady with the cool weather, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Plants are moving. The end of the week is going to be warm.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement.