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West Central Michigan vegetable update

Published on May 11, 2011
Weather continues to improve, increasing vegetable production, but high winds have limited crop spraying and are causing some soil erosion.
West Central Michigan fruit update

Published on April 12, 2011
This spring is about four weeks behind last season and two weeks behind “normal.”
West Central Michigan fruit update

Published on April 19, 2011
No insect activity yet, but growers should be watching for wetting events and the potential for scab development.
West Central Michigan field crops update

Published on May 5, 2011
A few dry days are helping field conditions improve and some work is being done.
West central Michigan tree fruit update

Published on May 10, 2011
Spring is finally arriving to west central Michigan.
West Central Michigan small fruit report

Published on May 3, 2011
Read the update and join us for our second Twilight meeting update on May 5 in West Olive.
West Central Michigan field crop report

Published on April 14, 2011
Soil conditions are wet and farmers are anxious to start field work – be patient.
West Central Michigan tree fruit update

Published on May 3, 2011
Extended wetting conditions resulted in a first apple scab infection in the west central region of the state.
West Central Michigan small fruit report

Published on May 10, 2011
Read the update and join us June 1 for a training workshop on spotted wing Drosophila in West Olive.
Central Michigan vegetables regional report – July 24, 2013

Published on July 24, 2013
Lower high temperatures have relieved stress on many crops in the central region.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
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West central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

Published on May 24, 2016
Cherry fruitworm biofix dates have been set for Allegan and Van Buren counties, and no cranberry fruitworm moths have been detected yet.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 15, 2019

Published on May 15, 2019
Asparagus harvest is finally here in west central Michigan.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017

Published on June 6, 2017
Updates on growing degree-days, fruit development stages, apple scab, cherry leaf spot, fire blight, plum curculio, oriental fruit moth, codling moth and stone fruit borers.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
The small fruit growing season has begun in west central Michigan with the start of the growing cycle of strawberries and blueberries.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Rain, rain go away! With lots of field delays this week, consider using free videos to train your workers.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 21, 2019

Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination, stem gall wasp, fruitworm and disease management are main priorities for blueberry growers that require time and resources this time of year.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
Small fruit crops in west central Michigan were in the middle of a heat wave with only scattered rain showers, increasing the need for supplemental irrigation.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 14, 2018
The fruit growing season continues without major incidents. Winter injury to blueberries and strawberries is showing up in most fields, especially inland, away from Lake Michigan shores.