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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020

Published on May 7, 2020
Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations.
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 vegetable update – June 27, 2018

Published on June 27, 2018
Southwest Michigan just can’t get a break from rain.
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 apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

Published on October 7, 2020
Apple harvest is progressing rapidly in southwest Michigan due to sunny and dry conditions and light crops.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

Published on July 11, 2018
Disease incidence is on the rise.
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.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

Published on August 15, 2018
Time to increase protection against corn earworm/tomato fruitworm.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
Gala harvest is the major focus with Honeycrisp continuing to mature rapidly. Sunny days and mild evenings are good for flavor development.
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 – May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Freeze events a temporary setback for southwest Michigan producers.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

Published on August 8, 2018
Birds and bacteria – What’s a grower to do?
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020

Published on September 30, 2020
Apple firmness and sweetness is excellent and U-pick operations have been especially busy this year.
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 5-6, 2020

Published on December 30, 2019
Attend educational sessions on grapes, blueberries, tree fruits, vegetables and, new to 2020, hemp.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
This has been a fairly quiet week for diseases and insects.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2020

Published on April 18, 2020
As field activities begin to heat up, temperatures are expected to cool down. Here are some things to consider for the agriculture community.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

Published on August 1, 2018
They’re back! Say hello to squash bugs and mildews.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

Published on July 25, 2018
Thanks for the rain!
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

Published on October 21, 2020
End of season apple varieties Braeburn, Rome and Evercrisp still have excellent firmness.
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.