College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2016

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch and apple maggot numbers took a big jump this week. A few tenths of an inch of precipitation came to some fruit farms Thursday afternoon, while most others received none. Our drought continues across the region.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 22, 2018

  Published on May 22, 2018
  Apple bloom continues across the region, leaving fire blight risk high. Strawberries are in full bloom, beginning of harvest will be much later than normal.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Fire blight is still a concern for apple growers for the rest of the week. We had three frost events in the past week, but no flower bud damage is expected.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Apples are in bloom across the region. Apple growers across the southern two triers of counties have had a very long wetting event, making for tough conditions for apple scab and fire blight management.

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  A renewed interest in root pruning

  Published on May 7, 2015
  Fruit growers are showing a renewed interest in pruning roots to make canopies more compact.

• Attention tree fruit growers that used Kasumin, Scorpion or Venom during 2014 season

  Published on October 6, 2014
  If you used kasugamycin (Kasumin 2L) or dinotefuran (Scorpion, Venom) under the Section 18 emergency exemption label, please report use through a survey that will help secure future emergency exemptions and move these products toward full EPA registration.

• 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.

• IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits

  Published on January 23, 2012
  Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits!

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  Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

  Published on November 2, 2016
  Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.

• Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production

  Published on March 1, 2012
  Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing.

• Are small farms exempt from Good Agricultural Practices certification?

  Published on April 25, 2011
  Growers operating small farms may not be required to be GAP certified under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, but retailers, packers and shippers keep demanding proof of GAP certification.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

• Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one.

• Who is eating the produce that I grow?

  Published on February 3, 2012
  When adopting food safety practices on the farm, it’s important to remember why and for whom it is being done.

• Are the “kids” back on the farm?

  Published on January 18, 2012
  MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems.

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  Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

  Published on April 28, 2015
  New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  With cooler temperatures over the last week, our season is back to normal for our bloom dates.