MSU Extension Chestnuts

News

• Michigan chestnuts: Making your holiday meal memorable

  Published on October 29, 2013
  Michigan ranks as a leader for acreage in chestnut production. Liven up your meal this holiday season with chestnuts.

• Michigan sweet chestnut harvest for 2013

  Published on October 25, 2013
  The 2013 season presented a number of challenges to Michigan growers, but overall crop quality is high.

• Michigan chestnut update – Aug. 16, 2013

  Published on August 16, 2013
  European red mites remain an issue around Michigan. Most growers are seeing relief from Japanese beetle populations as the adult stage wanes for the season.

• Michigan chestnut update – July 31, 2013

  Published on July 31, 2013
  Despite cool temperatures, burrs in northwest Michigan have almost doubled in size over the last week. European red mite infestations remain a concern.

• Michigan chestnut update – July 26, 2013

  Published on July 26, 2013
  European red mite numbers have hit treatment thresholds of seven mites per leaf in many chestnut orchards. Growers should be scouting for this potentially damaging pest and managing if necessary.

• Michigan chestnut update – July 12, 2013

  Published on July 12, 2013
  Potato leafhopper numbers continue to expand in untreated Michigan chestnut orchards and pollen has filled the air in northwest Michigan orchards.

• Michigan chestnut update – June 27, 2013

  Published on June 28, 2013
  Potato leafhopper nymphs are visible in Michigan chestnut orchards.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• Michigan chestnut update – June 21, 2013

  Published on June 21, 2013
  Potato leafhopper nymphs are visible in chestnut orchards. Early developing varieties like ‘Labor Day’ are beginning to shed pollen and female flowers are becoming visible in southern Michigan.

• Michigan chestnut update – June 12, 2013

  Published on June 12, 2013
  Rose chafer activity has begun as far north as west central Michigan.