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MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather. -
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Hot, dry conditions this week will accelerate apple growth and development. -
High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot
Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Weather conditions are improving and warm temperatures are arriving, but drought conditions remain unchanged. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
Calving area changes led to better results
Published on May 13, 2021
One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 13, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
Cool and dry weather cleared the way for significant planting progress. As temperatures warm and more dry weather is on the way, concerns arise with crop establishment and early development. -
Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans
Published on May 13, 2021
Due to the severity and broad coverage of recent low temperature events, producers should assess their emerged soybean plants for frost/freeze injury.