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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is over in west central Michigan, and peaches are sizing. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Blueberry harvest is in full swing in west central and southwest Michigan. Bluecrop, Jersey and other mid-season varieties are being harvested. Yields and fruit quality are excellent. -
Join us for a northwest Michigan grape pre-veraison meeting Aug. 6, 2021
Published on July 26, 2021
We'll talk about how to use cutting-edge technology to decrease bird damage and do disease scouting (spore trapping technology). -
MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on preparedness for the livestock industry
Published on July 26, 2021
When tragedy strikes while hauling animals, having trained responders, proper tools, and equipment and knowing how to manage the emergency situation are key to having an effective and efficient response to the emergency. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2021
Published on July 22, 2021
Summer pests and diseases are here. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 22, 2021
Published on July 22, 2021
Drier weather helps corn and soybeans grow in areas inundated by water. Wet conditions last week provided infection periods for corn tar spot and white mold. Begin scouting for tar spot and western bean cutworm egg masses in earnest. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan, and growers are pleased there are more cherries out there than initially estimated. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up in the region, and growers harvested 12.1 million pounds last week. -
What growers and landscapers need to know about box tree moth
Published on July 19, 2021
Box tree moth will destroy most boxwood shrubs in the country if it becomes established. Growers and landscapers can help by protecting newly planted boxwoods.