• Recipe: Arctic Berry Dessert

    Published on February 28, 2018
    Topping local berries with a creamy sauce makes for an elegant dessert that kids will love.

  • Berry Infused Water

    Published on August 6, 2021
    Do you have extra berries? Make a refreshing sugar free drink!

  • MIFruitcast: Meet the Educators

    Published on January 18, 2024
    Welcome to MIFruitcast, an MSU Extension podcast focused on fruit production. In this episode, we interview MSUE fruit educators.

  • MIFruitcast: Biological Controls with Jackie Perkins

    Published on December 1, 2023
    Welcome to MIFruitcast, an MSU Extension podcast focused on fruit production. In this episode, we discuss biological controls with tree fruit integrator Jackie Perkins.

  • MSU Soil Testing Update

    Published on May 15, 2023
    Join Michigan State University Extension educators to learn what’s new in the soil testing process from Michigan State University (MSU).

  • MIFruitcast: Michigan Fruit Economics with Chris Bardenhagen

    Published on January 18, 2024
    In this episode of MiFruitcast, we interview Chris Bardenhagen about labor, pricing, and markets for Michigan fruit production. Hosted by Lindsay Brown https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA

  • MIFruitcast: Tree Fruit Pathology Research with George Sundin

    Published on March 28, 2024
    In this episode, we talk to Dr. George Sundin, MSU's tree fruit pathologist, about understanding pathogens to better fight them in the field. Hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA

  • Spotted wing Drosophila

    Spotted wing Drosophila can be distinguished from other vinegar flies by spots on the wings of male flies, and by the ovipositor on female flies.

  • Integrated Pest Management Academy

    The Desire to Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is an interactive, online program designed to provide a comprehensive and convenient online learning experience. Current topics include an introduction to IPM, plant science, soils 101, natural enemies, conserving pollinators, Enviroweather and scouting.

  • Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators

    This self-paced, online course about pollinators is directed toward pesticide applicators with a focus on crops pollinated by honey bees.

  • Pesticide Applicator Training

    This course is designed for those who are studying to take the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)Exam or for those who need a refresher on safe pesticide handling. The course material follows the National Pesticide Core Manual. Those who complete the course can receive 12 RUP credits.

  • Bee Integrated: Maximizing Pollination in Michigan

    Published on March 2, 2022

    Beekeeper Jim Hilton of Hilton Honey Farm and farmer Mike Van Agtmael describe how they have been keeping honey bee hives in bigger groups to encourage better pollination.

  • Bee Integrated: Creating Bee Forage in Michigan

    Published on March 2, 2022

    When bees are facing diseases and pesticide exposure, good pollen and nectar sources are vital in helping them survive. Michigan State University Extension's Ana Heck, farmer Mike Van Agtmael, and Bee Informed Partnership field specialist Dan Wyns describe the importance of pollinator habitat in this Bee Integrated video.

  • Bee Integrated: Blooms are a Boost for Bees

    Published on March 2, 2022

    Michigan State University Apiculture Extension Educator Ana Heck explains how good forage helps honey bees deal with other stressors.

  • Bee Integrated: Bees and Pesticides

    Published on March 2, 2022

    In this Bee Integrated video, farmer Mike Van Agtmael describes how integrated pest management and good communication with his beekeeper, Jim Hilton, keeps bees healthy and pollination productive. Beekeeper Jamie Ostrowski describes a "perfect storm" that harmed some of her bees—and how she and Matt Jansen of Green Thumb Blueberries collaborate to protect her hives.

  • Bee Integrated: Linking Michigan Farmers and Beekeepers

    Published on March 2, 2022

    Farmers and beekeepers in Michigan describe how Bee Integrated brought them together to team up on honey bee health, opening lines of communication and setting the stage for collaboration for better crops and healthier honey bees.

  • Basics of Small Fruit Production

    Published on January 11, 2016

    Getting started with small fruit production

  • Growing Raspberries in High Tunnels

    Published on February 9, 2016

    Basics of growing raspberries in high tunnels.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for March 26, 2024

    Published on March 26, 2024

    An agricultural weather forecast tailored to fruit crops.

  • Aug 12

    Summer Berries: Jams and Jellies- an Adulting 101 session

    August 12, 2024 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom

    Enjoy the taste of summer while having fun making jams and jellies using fresh summer fruits.