• Vineyard IPM scouting report for June 16, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Scout vineyards for post-bloom insect activity and diseases as now is the time to protect vines from post-bloom diseases.

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  Boxwood Blight Disease Identified in Michigan

  Published on January 25, 2019
  This fact sheet describes plant symptoms of boxwood disease as well as integrated pest management strategies for those who encounter the disease.

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  Donald J. Ricks

  Professor Emeritus and Extension Marketing Specialist
  ricks@msu.edu
  

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 14, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan grape scouting report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

• Smart Tree Tip Sheets | Gardening in Michigan

• Agricultural Finance and Market Price Relationships | Elton R. Smith Endowment

• Seedling vs. Grafted Trees | Chestnuts

• IPM Scouting in herbaceous perennials | Integrated Pest Management

  Identifying common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Growers in west Michigan are settling into summer.

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  MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2022
  New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest.

• Western bean cutworm distribution maps available

  Published on August 9, 2007
  

• Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly - Part I

  Published on October 3, 2012
  Do not release! Properly dispose of unwanted aquatic plants and animals to prevent introduction of aquatic invasive species into Michigan waterways.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Apple harvest has begun and quality is looking good. Codling moth and apple maggot catches are up in some areas. Grapes are ripening and some grapes have moderate to high disease pressure.

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  African Swine Fever: What you need to know

  Published on May 30, 2019
  African Swine Fever has affected the pork industry in several countries overseas. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help youth exhibitors keep their swine project healthy.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020

  Published on July 15, 2020
  This has been a fairly quiet week for diseases and insects.

• National Invasive Species Awareness Week series highlights threats Michigan faces

  Published on February 26, 2017
  Damage caused by invasive plants alone costs the U.S. estimated at $34.7 billion a year.

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  The downside to spanking (there is no upside)

  Published on February 16, 2018
  Find out why spanking doesn’t work and learn what does.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019

  Published on August 7, 2019
  Now is not the time to relax your disease and insect control.

• Building strong connections between tribal nations and county government: Part 1 - Sovereignty

  Published on December 24, 2014
  County commissioners from 18 northern Michigan counties learn about Michigan tribal sovereignty, history and cooperative efforts with counties.