News
-
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
With the warm weather came rapid fruit development. Water stress is showing up as a result of the lack of rain in southwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
After a very hot, dry week in the region, much cooler weather and precipitation is expected. -
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?
Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury. -
CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer
Published on May 24, 2021
Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021
Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week. -
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum. -
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants
Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 17, 2021
Published on May 20, 2021
Temperatures are warming and conditions remain dry across much of the state. -
Delayed and variable soybean emergence
Published on May 20, 2021
Learn how to assess and respond to the delayed and variable soybean emergence caused by seed corn maggots, crusting or dry soil conditions. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email.