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Join us for a Michigan Enchilada Sauce Taste Trial on June 15
Published on May 29, 2019
Taste trials in Saginaw could economically impact local, state and Midwest growers. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Apples are approaching the end of bloom. Tart cherries are at petal fall, peaches and sweet cherries are in the shuck. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Blueberries are in full bloom, but persistent low temperatures and damp conditions are challenging pollination activities. Supplemental bumble bee pollination is the best response to these conditions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
We gained growing degree days in warmer conditions over the weekend, but averages are still well behind normal. Tart cherry bloom is underway and apple blossoms are opening. -
USDA offers cost share dollars for organic certification
Published on May 28, 2019
Producers and handlers are eligible for 75% of organic certification cost -
Tart cherry fruit removal and diversion credits impacts on crop insurance
Published on May 28, 2019
Helping growers to make informed decisions about the implications of fruit removal and diversion credits on crop insurance. -
MSU Cover Crop Team Webinar Series: Planting green – Cereal rye and soybean
Published on May 28, 2019
The third webinar in this series highlights research at MSU on interseeding soybean into standing cereal rye cover crops. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Apple bloom is coming to an end.