MSU Extension Chestnuts

News

• Michigan chestnut update – June 6, 2013

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Potato leafhoppers have arrived in Michigan and obliquebanded leafroller activity continues.

• Potato leafhoppers likely to arrive in chestnut orchards soon

  Published on May 31, 2013
  With the stormy weather the last few days and more in the forecast, potato leafhoppers are likely to arrive in Michigan soon. Chestnut growers should be scouting to detect their arrival.

• Michigan chestnut update – May 31, 2013

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Warmer days and rainfall over the past week caused significant leaf expansion in chestnuts, particularly further north along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Growers should be preparing for the arrival of potato leafhoppers this week.

• Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying

  Published on May 29, 2013
  In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide.

• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.

• Michigan chestnut update – May 17, 2013

  Published on May 17, 2013
  Chestnut development continues around Michigan with variable levels of damage reported from the cold snap.

• Michigan chestnut update – May 8, 2013

  Published on May 8, 2013
  Chestnut trees are breaking dormancy at locations around Michigan. MSU Extension will be tracking chestnut development this season and providing growers with relevant pest management information.

• Probability of a hard frost or freeze in the spring for some southwest Michigan fruit sites

  Published on April 30, 2013
  A late spring can be a blessing in disguise. Late growth may mean fruit growers will avoid spring freeze injury.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Plants are budding out slowly as mild warmth brings slow, spring growth.