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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

Published on May 11, 2021
Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape.
Water up and irrigate in

Published on April 27, 2021
Over the wide variety of planting and soil-applied herbicide situations, most irrigated producers will gain from an early-season irrigation application. The limiting factor is whether the irrigation system is ready to go.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.
Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops

Published on April 22, 2021
Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.
Early season vineyard management

Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

Published on March 30, 2021
March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.
Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

Published on March 30, 2021
How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.
Monday fruit IPM webinars for southwest Michigan growers start April 5, 2021

Published on March 26, 2021
These weekly updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease developments during the growing season.
Register for the 2021 Michigan Statewide Grape Spring Kickoff webinar on March 23

Published on March 16, 2021
Early season topics will be covered by MSU Extension experts for Michigan grape growers.
Grower survey to assess herbicide drift damage in the North Central U.S.

Published on March 1, 2021
Specialty crop growers are asked to fill out this survey to help us understand the impact of herbicide drift.
Freezing stress, cold hardiness and managing winter damaged vines

Published on February 23, 2021
Winter damages are a challenging issue for sustainable viticulture in Michigan.
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”