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Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems

Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 20, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2024

Published on June 7, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Potato leafhopper and mite levels are building.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2024

Published on May 24, 2024
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived.
Chestnut trees vulnerable to emerging black stem borer

Published on May 3, 2024
Growers should be monitoring for black stem borer and protecting vulnerable trees at this time.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 17, 2024
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays

Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring.
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
2024 Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available

Published on March 28, 2024
The Michigan Chestnut Management Guide offers important information at your fingertips and is available for free.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.