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Michigan vegetable crop report – April 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
A warm and wet start for many is being tempered by cooler conditions ahead.
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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2026

Published on April 15, 2026
Southwest Michigan is experiencing April showers and warm weather.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill.
Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

Published on April 1, 2026
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8 and earn Michigan RUP credits.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026

Published on April 1, 2026
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.
MSU research bolsters Michigan blueberry industry

Published on February 10, 2026
Michigan State University and the Michigan blueberry industry partner to advance one of the nation's leading blueberry growing states.
A report on Sumisansui rollup irrigation systems

Published on January 7, 2026
A Japanese company is rolling out a new way to irrigate.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 15, 2025

Published on October 15, 2025
Final apple maturity report for 2025. Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.