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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 17, 2014
Published on July 18, 2014
A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring program in fruit and vegetable crops continues with more sites reporting, but still no detections to report. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment
Published on February 1, 2013
Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on April 14, 2020
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest
Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall. -
NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers
Published on February 28, 2014
Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Tissue analysis for monitoring fruit nutrition
Published on July 25, 2014
Find out if your fertilizer program meets the needs of fruit trees, vines and bushes by sampling leaves or petioles and having the nutrient levels measured. -
EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances
Published on August 31, 2021
EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos. -
Improve your chestnut IPM program with these easy tips
Published on May 15, 2015
Scouting and integrated pest management (IPM) resources for chestnut growers are available through Michigan State University. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported. -
Progress made in addressing Asian chestnut gall wasp
Published on January 28, 2016
Permits to combat the Asian chestnut gall wasp through classical biological control have been issued to Michigan on state and federal levels. -
Brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan 2013 update
Published on March 5, 2013
An invasive pest, the brown marmorated stink bug has now been found in 12 of 68 Lower Peninsula counties. MSU will continue to trap and monitor in 2013. -
Rose chafer management in chestnuts for 2013
Published on January 17, 2013
The 2012 season saw high populations of rose chafers in Michigan chestnut orchards and growers will need to prepare to combat this important pest in the coming season. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2022
Published on June 9, 2022
Potato leafhopper has arrived in Michigan orchards. -
Michigan chestnuts: Making your holiday meal memorable
Published on October 29, 2013
Michigan ranks as a leader for acreage in chestnut production. Liven up your meal this holiday season with chestnuts. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.