• 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.

  • Preparing Chestnut Cultivar Trial Area for Planting

    In Spring 2019, MSU FBIC will install a cultivar trial to test 18 cultivars of edible chestnuts for survival, growth, winter hardiness, and production capacity. Follow the series as we prepare, plant, and grow chestnuts at the Center. Video Shot and Produced by Antonio Sanchez.

  • Getting Started with Chestnuts

    Published on May 12, 2021

    A primer on the Michigan chestnut industry from MSU Extension educator Erin Lizotte.

  • Introduction to Edible Chestnut Production

    Published on February 2, 2016

    Getting started with chestnuts

  • Mar 8

    2024 Midwest Chestnut Producers Annual Meeting

    March 8, 2024 – March 9, 2024 W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E Gull Lake Dr, Hickory Corners MI

    The Midwest Chestnut Producers Annual Meeting is held in collaboration with MSU Extension and includes grower networking opportunities, educational presentations and a brief business meeting. Open to public

  • May 18

    MSU Chestnut Chat 2023 Summer Series - May 18

    May 18, 2023 1:30PM – 2:30PM

    You're invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about chestnut production.

  • Nov 2

    Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture

    November 2, 2023 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (Heritage Room)

    Agricultural workers are critical to the US economy to maintain a stable source of domestically-produced food. This one-day conference will feature an open discussion about these challenges and potential solutions to face them head-on.

  • Aug 24

    MSU Chestnut Chat 2023 Summer Series - August 24

    August 24, 2023 1:30PM – 2:30PM

    You're invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about chestnut production.

  • Jul 27

    MSU Chestnut Chat 2023 Summer Series - July 27

    July 27, 2023 1:30PM – 2:30PM

    You're invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about chestnut production.

  • Aug 10

    MSU Chestnut Chat 2023 Summer Series - August 10

    August 10, 2023 1:30PM – 2:30PM

    You're invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about chestnut production.

  • Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp: An invasive pest of concern for Michigan chestnut growers

    Published on February 2, 2022
    In this bulletin, we provide information on the ACGW, including its biology and impact. We also provide management options for dealing with the pest. Figure

  • Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan

    Published on November 23, 2015
    Michigan apple, cherry, and peach orchards that have previously produced profitable yields may not support adequate tree growth when replanted.

  • Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

    Published on November 23, 2015
    Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.

  • Farmland Use in Michigan

    Published on June 30, 2023
    This brief analysis considers land use in the State of Michigan. The primary focus is on farmland and the different crops that are supported on that land.

  • Australian Chestnut Confernce

    Published on August 10, 2015

  • Chestnut Growers, Inc.

    Published on August 10, 2015
    Chestnut Growers, Inc., is wholly producer-owned and controlled agricultural processing and marketing cooperative with members who joined the cooperative to access markets for unique and value-added processed chestnut products.

  • Italian Chesnut Conference

    Published on August 10, 2015

  • Tree Vendors

    Published on August 10, 2015
    The following list of names, web addresses, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers is copied from the Northern Nut Growers Association’s Nutshell and represents some companies that can help growers establish chestnut orchards in Michigan.