• Annual Regulatory Studies Program (CAMP): The Fundamentals Course | Institute of Public Utilities

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  June drop in apples should appear with warmer weather.

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  How to treat hemlock trees for hemlock woolly adelgid

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Guidelines for homeowners with hemlock trees infested with hemlock woolly adelgid.

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  Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.

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  Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 15, 2017
  Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.

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  White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do?

  Published on February 18, 2016
  When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.

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  Watch for Grub Damage in the Fall and Next Spring

  Published on May 28, 2015
  There are typically two species of grubs that can cause damage on golf courses in Michigan.

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  Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

  Published on January 25, 2017
  Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

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  Pest Management on Poinsettias

  Published on July 17, 2014
  A walk through and advice on how to pest management on poinsettias

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  Growing Flowering Plants that are Safe for Pollinators in the Yard and Garden

  Published on October 23, 2014
  A detailed powerpoint covering growing flowering plants that are safe for pollinators in the yard and garden.

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  Protecting Pollinators in the Yard and Garden

  Published on April 17, 2014
  How to protecting pollinators in the every day yard and garden.

• Insect Controls for the Greenhouse Industry

  Published on February 28, 2012
  A link to a book titled insect controls for the greenhouse industry.

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  Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

  Published on April 14, 2017
  Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.

• Keep an eye out for sawflies on your conifers

  Published on June 19, 2009
  

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  Visiting fellow's seminar on healthier eating habits will examine novel (and fake) foods

  Published on October 17, 2017
  "I believe that policy recommendations should be scientifically based in order to help consumers choose food products based on real characteristics and not just slogans and false claims," says Dr. Giovanni Sogari.

• Grand Traverse region’s wine grape production significantly down in 2014

  Published on September 11, 2014
  The 2014 wine grape crop is short, but wineries will still have a good inventory on hand for the coming sales year.

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  Michigan chestnut update – July 31, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  European red mite populations are building in area orchards and potato leafhopper damage is becoming more apparent. Growers should be scouting for these pests regularly and monitoring pressure.

• Characteristics and Spillover Effects of Medium-Scale Farms in Tanzania

  Published on March 17, 2021
  Wineman, A., Jayne, T. S., Modamba, E. I., & Kray, H. (2020). Characteristics and Spillover Effects of Medium-Scale Farms in Tanzania. The European Journal of Development Research.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find.

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  Vincenzina Caputo

  Professor and Homer Nowlin Chair in Consumer and Food Economics
  vcaputo@msu.edu
  517-884-8656