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  Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

  Published on April 9, 2020
  Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.

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  How will climate change impact the food system? (Part 1)

  Published on August 7, 2017
  An exploration of how climate change may impact food system sectors on local, regional and global scales

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for September 3, 2014

  Published on September 4, 2014
  This will be the last weekly report of the 2014 spotted wing Drosophila monitoring network. Growers of fall berry crops should continue to monitor and protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected.

• Air moving fans for improved air drainage

  Published on March 16, 2012
  Using ground-based fans to increase the movement of cold air past obstructions and constrictions in natural drainage paths can decrease the likelihood of freeze injury during spring freezes.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.

• Some tips for planting fruit trees

  Published on April 13, 2011
  A few basic steps at planting time can impact longevity and performance of an orchard.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tree fruit crops are setting nicely.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 4, 2013

  Published on June 4, 2013
  Wet, windy weather slows down insects, while most fruit crops look good.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 17, 2012

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

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  New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

  Published on January 12, 2021
  This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.

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  2017 Tree Fruit IPM School registration is now open

  Published on December 14, 2016
  Learn key challenges in orchard systems and how to optimize IPM strategies at Feb. 1-3 Tree Fruit IPM School.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

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  The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation

  Published on October 15, 2020
  What does disease management have to do with pollinators?

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

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  Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

  Published on July 13, 2017
  Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor.

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  The summer fruit season is off to a great start. Berry and cherry harvests are underway.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warm weather brought fast development of trees and insects.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Hot weather has hastened cherry development, and harvest is right around the corner. Be cautious about ethephon applications in the heat.