• Hop plant protection and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)

  Published on May 7, 2018
  Growers need to be cognizant of MRLs to avoid export issues.

• Broadleaf and buckhorn plantain: Two common perennial weeds with redeeming characteristics

  Published on June 17, 2016
  A search for information about past uses for two common lawn weeds yields some interesting results.

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  Return of the American elm

  Published on May 23, 2014
  Elm trials encourage the return of the American elm to landscapes and street plantings.

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  Leader in global fisheries sustainability is 2012 Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecturer

  Published on November 2, 2012
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• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Weather continues to be cool and as a result, crop development remains slow and bee activity is minimal.

• Is Animal Welfare Promoting Hornless Cattle? Assessing Consumer’s Valuation for Milk from Gene‐edited Cows under Different Information Regimes

  Published on February 25, 2021
  Kilders, V., & Caputo, V. (2021). Is Animal Welfare Promoting Hornless Cattle? Assessing Consumer’s Valuation for Milk from Gene‐edited Cows under Different Information Regimes. Journal of Agricultural Economics.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

  Published on May 6, 2025
  The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Cooler temperatures slow plant development.

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  Aquatic plant species prohibited from sale in Michigan

  Published on April 19, 2019
  There are currently 18 aquatic plant species that are prohibited from sale in Michigan as they pose a threat to the local ecosystem.

• Saginaw Bay area vegetable regional report – June 25, 2014

  Published on June 25, 2014
  Over 40 hours of leaf wetness is making optimal conditions for disease spread.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Summer has arrived and apple pests don’t take a vacation.

• Hoplia beetles chewing on blueberry flower buds

  Published on April 29, 2008
  

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  Rose chafers: A punctual and pesky insect

  Published on June 13, 2016
  Rose chafers are popping up across southern Michigan within a week of last year’s engagement.

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  New hop pest management resources available

  Published on May 26, 2016
  New pest management resources have been added to the MSU Extension Hops website.

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• Hydrating new bare root trees for planting

  Published on March 16, 2012
  Michigan fruit growers could benefit from soaking their trees before planting for at least 24 hours, allowing plants to hydrate to twice their weight and providing 30 days of water.

• SE Michigan: Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne and Lenawee counties regional report for July 21

  Published on July 21, 2010