• 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.

• Grassroots movement unites tribal nations: Part 1

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Working to increase the voice of indigenous people.

• Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference focuses on ppreparing producers for dairying in the future

  Published on December 17, 2015
  14th annnual conference will be held Feb. 4-6 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

• From Muscat to Moscato: How will America’s hottest wine trend impact Michigan?

  Published on February 13, 2012
  Moscato is experiencing tremendous growth in the U.S. market. Michigan’s commercial wine industry stands to benefit from this trend and Michigan State University’s experimental plantings of Muscat varieties.

• Native plants: Learn more about the benefits of these plants

  Published on November 21, 2012
  Michigan native plants are both beautiful and beneficial in yards and gardens.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 9, 2014

  Published on July 9, 2014
  Heavy rain produced large areas of flooding this week in central Michigan.

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  Harvesting Essential Flavors: Onions Growing in Michigan

  Published on October 2, 2018
  Onions are an important ingredient in much of the food we eat – learn about how we grow onions in Michigan.

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  Emily Dolson

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Emily Dolson completed the Graduate Certificate while completing a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior

• Central Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  These small frequent rain showers are keeping leaf surfaces wet for longer periods and are a concern from a plant disease standpoint.

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  Eastern filbert blight on Turkish filbert

  Published on August 15, 2011
  Keep an eye on Turkish filbert trees for eastern filbert blight, a potentially deadly disease.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  The average number of spotted wing Drosophila captured in the northwest region has been slowly increasing since the first detection at the end of June.

• March means maple syrup!

  Published on March 22, 2016
  Maple syrup season is upon us. Find out more about this tasty topic and ways to engage youth in the process from tapping to eating.

• Update: Western bean cutworm

  Published on August 7, 2008
  

• Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1.

• Are smallholder farmers willing to pay for different types of crop insurance? An application of labelled choice experiments to Chinese corn growers

  Published on November 20, 2019
  Wang, H.H., Liu, L., Ortega, D.L. et al. "Are smallholder farmers willing to pay for different types of crop insurance? An application of labelled choice experiments to Chinese corn growers." Geneva Pap Risk Insur Issues Pract 45, 86–110 (2020).

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.

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  Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.