College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Northwest Michigan fruit growers are continuing to protect for possible apple and cherry disease infections during recent wet weather.

• High-tunnel meeting planned for September 5 in Benton Harbor, Mich.

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Learn more about the challenges and benefits of using high-tunnels in the production of fruits and vegetables at a twilight meeting on September 5 at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015

  Published on July 8, 2015
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in time for the National Cherry Festival.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Fruit development is moving along quickly and growers are protecting ripening cherries from late-season pests and diseases.

• 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.

• Preventing obliquebanded leafroller infestation in cherry

  Published on April 26, 2011
  New insecticides should help growers better manage OBLR in cherry orchards.

• Imidacloprid labels need to be read closely prior to application

  Published on July 12, 2013
  Multiple insecticide products contain the active ingredient imidacloprid, and cherry growers should pay close attention to the label before applying these insecticides close to harvest.

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  Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on September 28, 2018
  Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee.

• 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.

• Realize maximum yield potential in tart cherries with gibberellic acid

  Published on May 4, 2011
  Reduce blind wood and regulate cropping potential with gibberellic acid.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  With the recent heat and moisture, tree growth has accelerated and fruit is sizing quickly. Thinning is a priority for growers this week.