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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly across the region, and apple fruitlets are at sensitive stages for effective thinning. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region. -
Christmas tree update – May 26, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Be prepared for continued warm temperatures and no precipitation. Irrigate trees wherever possible, especially on recently planted fields. -
MSU Extension welcomes a new field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on May 26, 2023
Christine Charles joins Michigan State University Extension as a field crops educator with a focus on regenerative agriculture. -
Michigan Wheat Program Field Day set for June 14 in Lansing
Published on May 26, 2023
Registration is now open for the Michigan Wheat Program’s 2023 Summer Field Day set for Wednesday, June 14. -
MSU Extension ERAIL holds emergency equipment trailer training to assist first responders with managing accidents involving animals
Published on May 25, 2023
Calhoun County holds ERAIL trailer training to expand first responders’ knowledge of, and resources for, responding to accidents involving livestock. -
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 24, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
If things were better, there’d be an investigation. -
Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees
Published on May 24, 2023
Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop.