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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
Growers have excellent fruit for strawberry and raspberry harvests. We have another spotted wing Drosophila workshop in Spanish for blueberry growers this week.
East Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
The region is finally starting to dry out, even though many east Michigan growers saw another inch of precipitation in the last week. Strawberry harvest continues across the region with saskatoon and sweet cherry harvest to follow in the next week or so.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
The weather is more summer-like, so fruit is sizing and sweet cherries are starting to color. Some diseases, like fire blight and cherry leaf spot, are a major concern at this time.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending.
New stone fruit Integrated Pest Management guide for beginners available online

Published on June 25, 2019
A new series of how-to fact sheets, collectively called Stone Fruit IPM for Beginners, developed for new growers and scouts of stone fruit is now available online.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.
MSU Extension program on farm employee development

Published on June 25, 2019
Employee management is an area of concern for many farmers. Are you a farmer who has asked how can you become better at it? Want some practical advice that works? This Michigan State University Extension program was developed for you!
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

Published on June 25, 2019
Summer weather is finally here.
When will the cool, wet weather end?

Published on June 24, 2019
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen gives insight on recent weather and predictions for the rest of the summer.
Wet, humid weather challenges vegetable disease management

Published on June 24, 2019
Control measures should be initiated.