College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Winter cold hardiness in Michigan fruit crops

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Michigan fruit plants are well adapted to withstand a Michigan winter.

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  Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

  Published on July 27, 2020
  A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 8, 2014

  Published on April 8, 2014
  A slow start to spring after one of our coldest winters most fruit growers can remember.

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  Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17

  Published on February 26, 2020
  Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2015 by IR-4

  Published on September 12, 2014
  Participants at the 2014 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2015 IR-4 food-use research program.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Summer red raspberry and blueberry harvest continues, cherry harvest is wrapping up and some apple blocks have high populations of obliquebanded leafrollers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Warmer temperatures last week brought stone fruits into bloom, soon to be followed by apples, pears and blueberries. Soils remains very dry across most of east Michigan.

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  Michigan farmer supports new MSU climate resiliency program, seeks long-term solutions

  Published on June 5, 2024
  Ben Schilling is a sixth-generation farmer in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Second generation codling moth is flying.

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  Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.

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  Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project

  Published on April 22, 2022
  Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014

  Published on July 1, 2014
  Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared.

• Spring beehive checklist - 5 things to look for in and around your hive

  Published on March 28, 2014
  Clear, still, early spring days are times to check overwintered honey bee hives.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 21, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.