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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024

Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season.
Using sprinklers to protect blueberries from spring freezes

Published on March 12, 2024
Irrigation sprinklers can be used to protect plants from freezing when the expected lows are just below freezing. But, it's all about temperature. Irrigation will result in severe damage when the low is just below freezing.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects

Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
Project GREEEN: 25 years of strengthening Michigan plant agriculture

Published on February 15, 2024
The program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away

Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor.
MSU plant pathologist awarded $3.95M USDA grant to examine fruit rot in blueberries

Published on December 5, 2023
Timothy Miles, an assistant professor in MSU's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, is teaming up with researchers across the U.S. to further study management of Anthracnose and Botrytis fruit rot in blueberries.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program.