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Chestnut Rooted Cuttings Workshop held June 20
Published on May 7, 2015
Register for the Chestnut Rooted Cuttings Workshop to learn more about the amazing, sweet, edible chestnut and how to use rooted cuttings. -
Nutrient management considerations for cultivated chestnut trees
Published on May 1, 2015
Routine and proper nutrition is important for chestnut tree health, vigor and optimal yield. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications
Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen. -
Using Enviro-weather’s regional overnight temperature report during cold events
Published on March 4, 2015
With one look at MSU’s Enviro-weather, you can learn a lot about the freezing conditions in Michigan. If you know where the weather stations are, it tells you even more. -
What are radiation freezes?
Published on March 2, 2015
Low temperatures often depend on atmospheric conditions and the local topography. Calm conditions allow the temperatures to drop quickly after the sun goes down. You can track freezes with MSU’s Enviro-weather. -
New chestnut IPM webinar available
Published on January 19, 2015
The Online Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy has added a new webinar: Chestnut IPM. Learn about IPM in chestnuts, pesticide considerations and potential invasive pests of orchards in Michigan. -
Midwest Nut Producers Council annual meeting scheduled for March 14, 2015
Published on January 12, 2015
This meeting is a great opportunity for new growers to learn about getting started in the chestnut industry and current growers to learn about optimizing productivity. -
Begin scouting for Asian gall wasp in chestnuts now
Published on November 17, 2014
We are approaching the ideal time for chestnut growers to scout for Asian chestnut gall wasp. Leaves often remain attached to the galls during fall and winter, making them highly visible. -
Chestnut weevil: A potential pest of Michigan chestnuts
Published on November 14, 2014
Michigan chestnut growers should be scouting for chestnut weevil, an important emerging pest of edible chestnuts.