• Embracing 21st-century international tourism in Michigan: Part 1

  Published on September 3, 2013
  The facts and figures and interests of international tourists visiting the Great Lakes State.

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  Beautiful hawk moths are common in Michigan gardens this year

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Watch your flowering plants closely to see these amazing insects.

• Dry bean harvest nearly in the bag

  Published on October 10, 2013
  Growers have been busy bringing in their harvest of dry edible beans, a traditional Michigan crop.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down and apple pest activity has picked up.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 25, 2018
  Helpful rains came over the weekend, but the change in weather also brought heavier dews, so be on the lookout for foliar diseases.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update

  Published on April 12, 2011
  The holding pattern continues…

• Scout garden mums for insect pests to avoid surprises

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Greenhouse growers need to recognize a few key pests on garden mums and take action if they are noted. Here’s what to look for and insecticide treatments.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 2, 2011

  Published on August 2, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 19, 2019

  Published on June 19, 2019
  Are you there summer? It’s me, Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Summer apple harvest is underway with blueberry and raspberry harvest continuing across the region. Second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth are flying.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch in sweet cherries was just confirmed this morning. Harvest is underway in blueberries, plums and apples, and winding down in summer red and black raspberries. Blackberry harvest is quickly approaching.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.

• East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Sweet cherries are in bloom and growers are actively protecting from apple scab and brown rot infection.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  There have been a lot of codling moth and plum curculio at apple farms in the past few days.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers.

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  Vincenzina Caputo Earns USDA NIFA Grant to Research Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Food

  Published on January 14, 2019
  AFRE faculty member Vincenzina Caputo recently earned a prestigious USDA NIFA grant to look into consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods and products.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  High temperatures and transpiration rates could stress plants this week.