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Control alternatives for borer pests of tree fruits

Published on June 7, 2022
Trunk-boring insects that infest fruit trees can be challenging to manage. With chlorpyrifos no longer allowed on bearing fruit trees, tools that remain need attention to timing and may not work for all borer species or be available for use in all crops.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
The region received significant much needed rain, and all tree fruit have sized considerably in the last week.
Landscape Architecture Student Andreea Bodea Recieves $2K Grant from CANR Undergraduate Research Program

Published on June 7, 2022
Andreea Bodea, a Landscape Architecture student at the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction, has received a $2,000 grant from the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Undergraduate Research Program Fund.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week.
BAE Professor Leads Modernization Effort for MSU's Better Process Control School Platform

Published on June 7, 2022
BAE Professor Dr. Kirk Dolan leads effort to modernize the Better Process Control School for Manufactures
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Pest management is top priority for blueberry growers. Cranberry fruitworm and cherry fruitworm are ovipositing and mummy berry shoot strike symptoms are visible.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

Published on June 7, 2022
Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun.
More than $2.3 million to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 6, 2022
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture is supporting 26 new research and outreach projects in 2022. For this funding cycle, the projects cover a range of topics, including disease-related challenges and exploring ways to increase dairy profitability.
Tips for fall prevention

Published on June 3, 2022
Learn how you can reduce your risk of injury from falling.
MSU Team Leads Effort to Find Long-Term Plan for Biosolid Residual Materials

Published on June 3, 2022
BAE Associate Professors Dr. Steven Safferman and Dr. Chris Saffron join partners WM, NEFCO, City of Detroit, and GLWA to find a long-term solution to use biosolids residual materials