News
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Webinar on retraining and upskilling workers on produce safety best practices
Published on April 6, 2023
Free lunchtime webinar on April 12 will offer practical information and tips to help employers train their employees. -
Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023
Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154). -
MSU investigating oak wilt as the cause of sudden chestnut tree decline
Published on March 8, 2023
Prevention and a quick response are critical when it comes to oak wilt management. -
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course
Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of Aug. 1, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state. -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of July 18, 2022
Published on July 21, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 22, 2022
Published on June 24, 2022
Pollen shed is underway in much of the state. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2022
Published on June 9, 2022
Potato leafhopper has arrived in Michigan orchards. -
Irrigation to help get the crop started
Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.