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Predicted 2018 apple harvest dates
Published on July 10, 2018
The 2018 predicted apple harvest dates are roughly normal in south Michigan and a few days early in north Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat. -
West Michigan tree fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Summer loving for Japanese beetles and other insects. -
Implanting beef calves at summer processing
Published on July 9, 2018
Implanting your calves has many benefits, and can easily be done during a summer processing event. -
Sporecaster informational meeting planned July 17
Published on July 6, 2018
Join us in Kingston, Michigan, to learn about a new smart phone app for white mold management in soybeans. -
Asiatic garden beetles, soybean aphids and western bean cutworms arrive in time to see fireworks
Published on July 5, 2018
A July 4 update on Asiatic garden beetle adults, soybean aphids and western bean cutworm moths in Michigan field crops. -
Heat stress in cattle: Recognizing the signs and tips to keep your cattle cool
Published on July 5, 2018
Given the current high temperatures, cattle could be under heat stress. It’s important to know the signs so producers can manage and reduce livestock heat stress. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
SWD are still active, though traps caught low numbers due to the heat; ripening fruit must be protected against infestation. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Fruit is ripening quickly in hot temperatures; growers have concerns about making spray applications in the hot weather. -
East Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Black raspberry harvest is starting. All crops seem to be holding up well through the heat of the last few days. Cherry growers need to be on the lookout for cherry fruit fly.