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Southwest Michigan Field Crops Regional Report, May 26, 2022
Published on May 27, 2022
Corn, soybean, and wheat heads are emerging! -
President of Malawi to be guest of honor at agricultural conference
Published on May 26, 2022
Dignitaries and academics will gather at agricultural conference organized by researchers from Malawi and MSU -
Go green: Recycling horticultural plastics
Published on May 26, 2022
Many horticultural plastics can be recycled with private Michigan companies or a pilot Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling Program in Eaton County. -
Michigan farmer participation needed for multi-state on-farm research survey
Published on May 26, 2022
Survey data collected from Michigan growers will help understand farmer perception of on-farm research. -
Register for Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up
Published on May 26, 2022
This year's Dirt to Glass conference will focus on soil health, soil identification and soil fertility. Each year, the conference chooses a specific area of study based on the results of an annual educational needs assessment survey. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 25, 2022
Published on May 25, 2022
Wild grape bloom is expected soon in southern Michigan. Shoot growth is slow, but continuing in northern vineyards. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Blueberries are in full bloom and without a late spring, frost damage or drought stress, the fruit load looks excellent. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.