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Finer points of cleaning and sanitizing fruit and vegetable contact surfaces
Published on April 10, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers. Learn how to clean and sanitize, and when it is required under the Produce Safety Rule. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Michigan chestnut report for May 14, 2015
Published on May 15, 2015
Chestnut trees are breaking dormancy around Michigan. -
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. -
Rodent control for Michigan fruit, nut and Christmas tree producers
Published on November 10, 2016
Unseasonably warm weather and continued grass growth may be hiding a significant amount of rodent activity. Growers are advised to scout carefully and consider mowing tall undergrowth one more time before snow falls. -
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. -
Michigan fruit growers and consultants: Take our new online survey!
Published on October 5, 2017
This simple, quick and anonymous survey will help Michigan State University Extension serve you better. -
Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators
Published on November 11, 2016
Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination. -
Northwest Michigan fruit growers meeting on weed and soil relationships
Published on May 29, 2014
Find out what your weeds are trying to tell you about your soil on Friday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center in Leelanau County. -
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan listening sessions
Published on August 23, 2016
Beekeepers, growers and others interested in the health of honey bees are invited to listening sessions to discuss pesticide use and bees. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns
Published on November 21, 2018
Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns. -
Preparing chestnut orchards for winter
Published on November 2, 2018
With harvest over and cold weather moving in, chestnut growers should be preparing orchards for winter. -
Two great chestnut programs offered in Michigan during August 2017
Published on August 9, 2017
Join us for a chestnut scouting and crop load workshop Aug. 20 in Montague and a nut crop class Aug. 26 in Traverse City. -
Farmers can apply for EQIP funds to enhance monarch butterfly habitat
Published on February 22, 2018
With financial assistance from NRCS’s EQIP initiative, Michigan farmers can create or improve monarch habitat around their farm. -
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. -
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. -
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.