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.

West Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017

Published on June 20, 2017
Much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief.

Does your Mugho pine look like a poodle?

Published on May 18, 2012
Watch out for European sawfly larvae feeding on older needles of pine trees, including Mugho pines.

Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 10, 2012

Published on July 10, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

Published on August 2, 2016
Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.

East Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

Published on June 7, 2016
Farmers received much-needed rain, but most of the region has had dry soils for the last three weeks. Apple growers saw fruit drop over the past week.

Insect pests now appearing in turf

Published on June 28, 2012
A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry.

Diseases | Chestnuts

Managing mites in apples

Published on July 1, 2014
European red mites are the predominant mite pest species of Michigan apples, and without biological control, miticides are often needed to prevent economic injury.

Causes and Consequences of Increasing Herbicide Use in Mali

Published on September 11, 2017
Steven Haggblade, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Veronique Theriault and Amidou Assima. The European Journal of Development Research, September 2017