College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2016 by IR-4

  Published on October 5, 2015
  Participants at the 2015 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2016 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Update on growing degree-days, frost damage, tree fruit developmental stages, fungal diseases and insect pests for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Soils are very dry, creating drought stress in tree and small fruits. Strawberry harvest has finished in southern parts of our region, and sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is getting underway.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  The northwest region is approaching bloom time in cherries.

• Update on resistance to strobilurin fungicides in the apple scab fungus in Michigan

  Published on April 13, 2010
  

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

• Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?

  Published on February 10, 2012
  MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 17, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 7, 2012

  Published on August 7, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Recent weather helps with apple maturity

  Published on October 1, 2014
  A week of excellent weather increased coloration and maturity of Michigan apples. Growers should consider appropriate handling and storage conditions to preserve this wonderful apple quality.

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

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  Tree fruit irrigation and fertigation workshop recap

  Published on March 31, 2014
  The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center hosted irrigation and fertigation specialist Denise Nielsen to discuss water and nutrient management in orchards.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms. Early Gala strains followed by McIntosh will begin in a few days.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013

  Published on July 2, 2013
  Strawberry harvest wrapped up, sweet cherry harvest continues and tart and summer raspberry harvest is beginning.

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  Crop scouting and…ticks?

  Published on June 2, 2016
  Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2015

  Published on September 16, 2015
  McIntosh harvest continues, most growers have finished up Gala harvest and their first Honeycrisp picking. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are ready for long-term and CA harvest.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Most growers finished harvesting Red Delicious and Fuji in the mid- and northern areas of the region, and are moving on to Northern Spy with some Crispin and Idared blocks ready to harvest.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Warmer temperatures in the last week are finally pushing rapid growth of our fruit crops, insects and diseases, too.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing this week with Gala being harvested and Honeycrisp and McIntosh being spot-picked.