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Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!
Published on May 9, 2024
Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with planning postemergence weed control for the season ahead
Published on May 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 16 to plan your postemergence weed control options with Erin Burns. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 8, 2024
Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 8, 2024
Published on May 8, 2024
Follow best practices for managing greenhouse transplants and early-season pests in the field. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight. -
Chestnut trees vulnerable to emerging black stem borer
Published on May 3, 2024
Growers should be monitoring for black stem borer and protecting vulnerable trees at this time. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—May 2, 2024
Published on May 2, 2024
Weekend precipitation slows down planting, cultivation and fertilization. Alfalfa weevil feeding is prevalent and true armyworm flights have picked up in Sturgis.