College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Time to start monitoring for black stem borer

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Black stem borers will soon be on the move in young orchards. Monitoring for adult activity to time management decisions should start in orchard margins this week.

• East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  The season-long drought that began for most growers in mid-May appears to be over, especially after another week with good precipitation.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Fruit crop and pest development have been slow this spring in Northwest Michigan.

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

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  Chestnut Orchard Establishment Workshop

  Published on February 27, 2017
  Join us to learn about commercial chestnut production in Michigan this April 2017!

• 2013 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show held Jan. 21-22 in Acme, Mich.

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Tree fruit and winegrape growers are encouraged to attend the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show and hear from an array of speakers discussing management practices, climate variability, and much, much more.

• Section 18 Specific Exemption granted for Kasumin for fire blight control for 2013

  Published on April 22, 2013
  EPA has granted a Section 18 Specific Exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L for the control of the blossom blight phase of fire blight on apples in 2013. See specific counties.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Some early maturing Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are ready to begin a first light harvest.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 28, 2016

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Golden Delicious harvest has started, with Empire now mature. Jonagold and Jonathan harvest is wrapping up for many growers.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

• Michigan apple maturity reports – September 21, 2011

  Published on September 21, 2011
  Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  The 2013 pest management program is winding down.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Gingergold harvest is underway in northwest Michigan, and cooler temperatures over the weekend will help color later varieties.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.

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  Eastern Michigan labor meetings for produce growers and dairies

  Published on January 31, 2017
  Labor was a limiting factor for producers in 2016.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Northwest Michigan remains cool with very little change over the last two weeks.

• Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities.