Resources

Saskatoon Berries

Published on June 30, 2025
This resource can assist saskatoon growers in choosing materials to use to control specific pests.
Weed Control in Tree Nuts Herbicides Registered for Tree Nuts

Published on June 30, 2025
This resource can assist growers in choosing materials for controlling weeds in tree nut crops.
Use of Fungicides on Fruit Crops in Greenhouses and Tunnels

Published on June 30, 2025
Greenhouse and tunnel-grown fruit crops face unique disease risks. Use cultural controls first, and apply fungicides only when needed, ensuring they’re labeled for the crop and setting.
Enviroweather: Tools for Pest, Disease and Production Management

Published on June 30, 2025
Enviroweather offers Michigan growers free weather-based tools to manage pests, diseases and crop development.
Bird Management in Fruit Crops - Risk Factors and Management Strategies

Published on June 30, 2025
Learn bird damage risk factors in fruit crops and explore effective management options like scare tactics, netting, kestrel boxes, deterrent sprays and lethal control.
Michigan Strawberry Facts – Strawberry Black Root Rot

Published on June 25, 2025
Strawberry black root rot can lead to yield losses ranging from 20-40%. The primary driver of this disease and its symptoms are often influenced by various abiotic and biotic conditions, complicating its management and requiring a multifaceted approach.
Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

Published on June 25, 2025
This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands.
Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

Published on June 24, 2025
This report highlights key educational programs conducted by the MSU Extension field crops educators in 2024.
Managing Colonizing Aphids in Ware Potatoes

Published on June 20, 2025
While aphids are common crop pests, only three can become an issue in ware potatoes: potato aphid, green peach aphid and buckthorn aphid. This fact sheet shows how to scout for and manage these species.
Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

Published on June 19, 2025
This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.