• Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade

  Published on May 10, 2013
  USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.

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  Invasive Parrot Feather plant found in southeast Michigan pond

  Published on May 14, 2014
  Michigan Department of Natural Resources responds to the siting of this aggressive aquatic invader. Release from an aquarium or water garden is suspected source.

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  CHANS scientists help shed light on key component of China's pollution problem

  Published on February 27, 2013
  It's no secret that China is faced with some of the world's worst pollution. Until now, however, information on the magnitude, scope and impacts of a major contributor to that pollution -- human-caused nitrogen emissions -- was lacking.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Disease incidence is on the rise.

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  2024 American Bee Research Conference proceedings

  Published on June 6, 2024
  Conference presentation abstracts highlight current research on beekeeping and honey bee health topics.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 26, 2012

  Published on June 26, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Wei Zhang, Ph.D.

  Professor - Environmental and Soil Physics
  weizhang@msu.edu
  517-353-0471
  

• Nancy Turner

  Professor of Nutrition
  ndturner@msu.edu
  

• Mites already?

  Published on June 2, 2009
  

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  What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?

  Published on March 17, 2025
  Viburnum leaf beetle larvae and adults may devour the shrubs in Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  Warmer spring like temperatures late last week and over the weekend quickly advanced development of our fruit crops.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Tree fruit harvest is underway for sweet and tart cherries and apricots.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected in southwest Michigan. It’s time to initiate a fungicide program in susceptible crops.

• Mild winter leads to early season insect problems

  Published on May 4, 2006
  

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

• After frosts, chestnuts are down, but not out

  Published on May 17, 2012
  A few chestnut farms in southern Michigan and many in northern Michigan remain undamaged after recent frosts.

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  Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

  Published on June 2, 2024
  A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.

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  It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!

  Published on February 4, 2022
  Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention.

• Michigan chestnut update – June 6, 2013

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Potato leafhoppers have arrived in Michigan and obliquebanded leafroller activity continues.