• The power of play

  Published on December 7, 2017
  Tricksters and clowns can play a role in stress management.

• Manage high-yielding corn residue with vertical tillage

  Published on March 2, 2011
  Vertical tillage may help solve problems of uneven germination and emergence caused by heavy residue from high-yielding corn

• Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly – Part II

  Published on October 28, 2012
  Do not release! State law prohibits and restricts possession of exotic aquatic species, including popular water garden and aquarium plants and animals.

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  Spotted Mediterranean cockroaches

  Published on September 14, 2023
  These harmless insects would rather be visiting flowers than be on our kitchen counters.

• What issues are on the horizon for livestock producers?

  Published on October 1, 2012
  2012 harvest, high feed costs and lowering market prices are on the mind of every livestock producer.

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  Ootheca treasures found in the winter garden

  Published on January 24, 2017
  Strange egg cases are the over-wintering life stage of the praying mantid.

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  CRISPR and Our Food Supply: What’s Next in Feeding the World?

  Published on October 13, 2020
  CRISPR technology produces new plant varieties that are indistinguishable from those developed through traditional breeding methods. Scott Haskell discusses how to create a regulatory environment that is more supportive of CRISPR development.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Apple bloom is coming to an end.

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  Right plant, right place: Malta

  Published on July 12, 2018
  Plants have adapted over time to a specific series of growing conditions. Malta is an example of a place with interesting plants that have evolved to tolerate the harsh Mediterranean climate.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014

  Published on May 6, 2014
  More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – August 8, 2012

  Published on August 8, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• Tribes and state agencies work together to restore sturgeon population in Great Lakes watersheds

  Published on July 23, 2013
  A variety of approaches including unique streamside rearing facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin are reintroducing young lake sturgeon into select rivers to develop a sustainable population of this once abundant species.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider.

• Michigan chestnut update – May 31, 2013

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Warmer days and rainfall over the past week caused significant leaf expansion in chestnuts, particularly further north along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Growers should be preparing for the arrival of potato leafhoppers this week.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 11, 2012

  Published on July 11, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – September 6, 2016

  Published on September 6, 2016
  Apple harvest for Gala and early maturing McIntosh strains are just getting underway at most farms.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 2, 2017

  Published on August 2, 2017
  Cooler weather fronts moving in by week’s end will promote development of diseases like downy mildew and late blight. Sweet corn pest pressure remains low.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apple bloom is coming to an end.