College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2026

  Published on June 23, 2026
  Sweet and tart cherries are beginning to color, and strawberry harvest is ongoing.

• Threats to Fens | Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

• Global Food Systems and Health Study Abroad | Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

• People | CHANS-Net: The International Network of Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems

• Bee kind: Making greenhouse and nursery plants more pollinator-friendly

  Published on February 14, 2017
  MSU entomologist David Smitley is working to provide the state’s greenhouse and nursery growers with tools to make their plants more pollinator-friendly and marketable without sacrificing pest management.

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  MSU entomologists share science, network and compete at annual Entomological Society meeting

  Published on November 21, 2017
  MSU entomologists presented research, reconnected with alumni, met prospective students and faculty, competed in competitions and were honored at the 2018 Entomological Society of America annual meeting.

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  Smart Gardening to Prevent Oak Wilt

  Published on August 9, 2019
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.

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  Kelly M. Harrison

  Former Faculty
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  Twenty Grand: IFLR Reaches Milestone, Sets Foundation for Online Education

  Published on October 15, 2018
  MSU's Institute for Food Laws and Regulations looks back on 20 years of online food law education for industry professionals.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Cool, wet weather is holding back plant growth this spring.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Blueberry and cherry harvest is producing high volumes of good quality fruit.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  A cooling weather pattern has customers anxious for canning vegetables and fall flavors. This is the last regular field season report for 2020.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 22, 2021

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Much-needed precipitation occurred throughout the area last week; more rainfall and a return to warmer weather predicted later in the week.

• 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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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Grape berries are beginning to size, disease incidence remains relatively low and treatment date for grape berry moth approaches.

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  Easy hard-boiled eggs

  Published on March 4, 2018
  Looking to add more protein to your diet or wondering how to cook hard-boiled eggs? Explore these suggestions.

• Wood energy plantations

  Published on June 19, 2013
  Accelerated growth and local proximity are potential great advantages in wood energy trends.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – April 30, 2013

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Tree growth is off to a low start in the west central region, but it has begun.