News

Welcome Mike Reinke, IPM Educator for Fruits and Vegetables based in Berrien County

Published on May 7, 2019
Mike Reinke is the new IPM Educator for fruits and vegetables based in Berrien County and housed at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
An update on Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, white pine bluster rust and winter injury.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
Low temperatures delayed plant growth and development in small fruit crops. Some localized frost damage is observed in west central Michigan.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
Weather conditions continue to be cool and tree development is slow. We have reached half-inch green in apples and bud burst in sweet and tart cherries.
Grading conservation: Which reserves defend forests?

Published on May 7, 2019
Lands that shelter forests have value often readily tallied by developers, but until now it’s been more difficult to prove the success of protecting those forested lands in pursuit of sustainability. That can put conservationists on the defense.
On Tapping Maples

Published on May 7, 2019
Making maple syrup brings families to woodlands in productive ways. The idea of spending time reducing sap to syrup attracts many, both in the production and the consumption. The season is short. The memories are not.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.
Your chance to turn “Sunlight into Wine” awaits

Published on May 7, 2019
Spend an exciting day learning about canopy management and grapevine trunk diseases in Leelanau County on June 14, 2019.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted.
East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

Published on May 7, 2019
Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region.