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How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway. -
Do growers have to manage for spotted wing Drosophila in processing peaches?
Published on September 27, 2017
We have demonstrated that processing peaches are not a preferred host for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), and are now able to answer several common questions about SWD concerns in this crop. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025
Published on May 28, 2025
Last week was cool, so there wasn’t much movement. -
Lime is to pH as antacids are to heartburn
Published on March 25, 2011
Managing your pH is a simple way to start improving plant nutrient availability and increasing crop yield. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 6, 2016
Published on September 6, 2016
Watch out for late-season apple pests. -
El esfenvalerato está perdiendo eficacia contra la polilla oriental de la fruta en Michigan
Published on May 16, 2018
Investigación efectuada en 2017 proporciona nueva información sobre el uso del esfenvalerato para controlar la polilla oriental de la fruta. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Summer fruit harvest continues. Soil are dry and warm weather is moving fruit quickly. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015
Published on August 25, 2015
Fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing, late summer apples continue to be harvested and peach and blueberry harvest is winding down at most farms. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update
Published on March 30, 2011
We’re off to a slow start with the cooler temperatures this spring. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week. -
CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu
Published on March 23, 2011
CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022
Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers. -
Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators
Published on May 1, 2018
With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations. -
Black stem borer management in spring
Published on May 9, 2017
The time to manage black stem borer is in spring when females are colonizing new trees. A few adults have been active since late April and we anticipate flight will surge as it warms up in May. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent.
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