College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Postharvest hopyard considerations

  Published on September 22, 2020
  With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 13, 2021

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Warm, wet conditions this week will give way to hot dry conditions next week.

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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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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway.

• IPM Scouting in herbaceous perennials | Integrated Pest Management

  Identifying common insect pests and diseases of herbaceous perennials

• Seedling vs. Grafted Trees | Chestnuts

• Turfgrass Management | Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

• Getting Started & Management | Cover Crops

• Smart Tree Tip Sheets | Gardening in Michigan

• Agricultural Finance and Market Price Relationships | Elton R. Smith Endowment

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – April 10, 2012

  Published on April 10, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 9, 2023

  Published on August 9, 2023
  Veraison unfolds in northwest Michigan, initiating the harvest celebration.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 12, 2023

  Published on July 12, 2023
  Promising grape growth and pest and disease challenges in Michigan vineyards.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 19, 2019

  Published on June 19, 2019
  Growers are nearly caught up on plantings.

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

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  Jose Teixeira, PhD

  teixei15@msu.edu
  616-234-0976
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Strawberry harvest continues. Raspberry and cherry harvest should start soon. Birds are eating ripening cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun. Scattered hail storms have caused some damage.