MSU Extension Chestnuts

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  Michigan chestnut update—June 10, 2014

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Rose chafer has arrived in orchards and are easily visible feeding on foliage. Growers should carefully weigh the pros and cons of treatment. Caterpillars are feeding on leaves and potato leafhopper has been reported, though not yet observed on chestnut.

• Identifying sunscald in your chestnut orchard

  Published on April 17, 2014
  As chestnut trees around Michigan begin to break dormancy, growers should keep an eye out for winter injury caused by sunscald.

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  NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers

  Published on February 28, 2014
  Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.

• Mice and vole populations are building in many orchards

  Published on February 14, 2014
  Some feeding damage by mice and voles is starting to be seen in fruit orchards.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

• Fall mice and vole control is critical to reduce potential damage in orchards

  Published on November 27, 2013
  Now is the time when mice and voles are moving into fruit orchards.

• Chestnut scouting summary for 2013

  Published on November 4, 2013
  The 2013 season provided some pest challenges for Michigan chestnut growers.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.