MSU Extension Chestnuts

News

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The next step in your on-farm produce safety work: On-Farm Readiness Review

  Published on April 25, 2022
  The Michigan on-farm produce safety team helps Michigan produce growers assess their farm’s readiness related to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.

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  MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2022
  New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest.

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  EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

  Published on August 31, 2021
  EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.