MSU Extension Chestnuts

News

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 21, 2021

  Published on June 23, 2021
  Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and rose chafer are actively feeding. Gypsy moth are an issue in some locations.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 14, 2021

  Published on June 21, 2021
  Potato leafhopper numbers are climbing and black stem borer emergence continues.