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Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026
Warm days mean things are moving quickly.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly.
Early bloom in blueberries brings combined frost and thrips risks in west central Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Blueberry fields are entering early bloom. A mild winter followed by early spring temperatures accelerated plant development and insect activity, creating a combination of abiotic (frost) and biotic (thrips) risks for growers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on May 4, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Keep an eye on crop phenology as incoming weather cools down.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026

Published on April 22, 2026
It was a frosty start to the week, but at least the rain has paused for now.
MSU AgBioResearch launches Enviroweather Mobile app to support Michigan growers

Published on April 17, 2026
The launch of Enviroweather Mobile marks a major step forward in supporting on-the-go agricultural decision-making.