News

Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury

Published on May 29, 2015
Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency.
Bean Pole Farm – first farm in the Upper Peninsula taking advantage of local farm incubator program

Published on May 28, 2015
A new farm is sprouting in the Upper Peninsula, thanks to a new farm incubator program.
Michigan chestnut report for May 14, 2015

Published on May 15, 2015
Chestnut trees are breaking dormancy around Michigan.
Improve your chestnut IPM program with these easy tips

Published on May 15, 2015
Scouting and integrated pest management (IPM) resources for chestnut growers are available through Michigan State University.
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.