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Wheat watchers week of April 29, 2024
Published on May 2, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on May 1, 2024
Cherry trees are in full bloom. King bloom is beginning in early apple varieties. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 1, 2024
Published on May 1, 2024
Asparagus picking has turned on. More field work and plantings continue. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging
Published on April 30, 2024
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Bloom continues with fire blight risk while frost damage is assessed. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Most orchards came through the cold weather last week, but there are pockets of isolated damage where temperatures dipped into the mid- to low 20s. Sweet cherries are in bloom. Tart cherries are just showing white. Apples are at early pink. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Apples are moving into full bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Christmas tree farm report – April 26, 2024
Published on April 29, 2024
Spring work consists of tree planting, preemergent herbicide application and pest management monitoring. -
A prolific crop of maple tree seedlings are sprouting up in lawns across Michigan
Published on April 26, 2024
It's not unusual to see tree seedlings sprouting up in lawns in spring, and this year is no different. Many homeowners inquire about spraying herbicides to eliminate these pesky, diminutive trees, but the best answer is to keep mowing.