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Apr 22

Earth Day—Free Admission for Guests Under 18

April 22, 2021 9:00AM – 5:00PM 12685 East C Ave., Augusta, MI 49012

Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! Guests up to 18 years of age will have their admission fee waived on Thursday, April 22.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review

Published on November 24, 2020
Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018

Published on July 31, 2018
A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

Published on August 8, 2018
Birds and bacteria – What’s a grower to do?
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

Published on August 15, 2018
Time to increase protection against corn earworm/tomato fruitworm.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

Published on July 24, 2018
A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

Published on July 25, 2018
Thanks for the rain!
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018

Published on June 27, 2018
Southwest Michigan just can’t get a break from rain.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018

Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018

Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 20, 2018

Published on June 20, 2018
This is not the year to stretch spray intervals.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

Published on July 18, 2018
Drier weather has slowed bacterial disease spread but increased the need for irrigation.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2018

Published on July 27, 2018
Timely rainfall occurred across portions of the region last weekend, while other areas remain dry.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 17, 2018

Published on July 17, 2018
Dry conditions continue. This week will be cooler. Blueberry harvest continues as peach and plum harvest begins.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018

Published on August 15, 2018
Mild, sunny conditions help move peach and plum ripening.
Southwest Michigan field crop update - July 12, 2018

Published on July 12, 2018
Corn and soybean plants have been showing signs of drought stress from hot and dry conditions.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

Published on July 11, 2018
Disease incidence is on the rise.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

Published on August 1, 2018
They’re back! Say hello to squash bugs and mildews.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020

Published on September 23, 2020
Gala harvest is winding down with Honeycrisp continuing and Golden Delicious and Red Delicious right around the corner. Weather conditions have been excellent for working in orchards.