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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
The region has experienced little spring-like weather in the past few weeks, and growers are looking for a stretch of warm and dry conditions to prune sweet cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Petal tissues are starting to be seen in some stone fruit. Some apples are near tight cluster. Development will continue with this week’s warmer weather. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Michigan’s 2022 blueberry season is already in progress. Check the conditions of your fields in preparation. -
Introducing the GW Bird Family Foundation for Environmentally Sound Agriculture
Published on April 8, 2022
Former students, colleagues and family of MSU Entomology Professor Emeritus George Bird are honoring his international commitment to environmentally sound agriculture with an award and grant organization. -
Evaluating wheat stands and spring management
Published on April 7, 2022
Scout wheat fields now to make proper management decisions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022
Published on April 5, 2022
Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather. -
Early-season weed control and options with product shortages
Published on March 31, 2022
Herbicide shortages will influence early-season weed control decisions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
MSU Entomologists welcome arrival of samba wasp for biocontrol of invasive fruit fly
Published on March 24, 2022
Researchers hope the new biocontrol agent can be reared to help manage spotted- wing drosophila on Michigan fruit farms. -
Reprints of the 2022 MSU Weed Control Guide for Field Crops are available
Published on March 2, 2022
Resources on alternative herbicide options this year will be important with impending herbicide shortages.