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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 24, 2021
A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes. -
Clemens Food Group makes $100,000 gift to MSU Pavilion Expansion
Published on June 23, 2021
Clemens Food Group has made a gift to support MSU’s Project RAISE, an initiative to expand the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. The gift brings pledges and gifts to support the project to $1 million. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 21, 2021
Published on June 23, 2021
Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and rose chafer are actively feeding. Gypsy moth are an issue in some locations. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 23, 2021
Grape bloom continues in northern Michigan and is ending in southern regions. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
West Michigan received a substantial amount of rain during the past five days, alleviating the spring drought that affected fruit crops for the past weeks. -
Predicted 2021 apple harvest dates
Published on June 22, 2021
These tables summarize the harvest dates for apple varieties predicted by the Enviroweather Apple Maturity Model for regions across Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
The weather has cooled considerably, and tart and sweet cherries are starting to color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Much-needed precipitation occurred throughout the area last week; more rainfall and a return to warmer weather predicted later in the week. -
2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan’s commercial fishing and fish processing businesses
Published on June 21, 2021
What does commercial fishing and fish processing look like in Michigan and how did the pandemic impact the industry in 2020?