• 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.

• 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.

• 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 – July 10, 2024

  Published on July 10, 2024
  Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

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  Jose Teixeira, PhD

  teixei15@msu.edu
  616-234-0976
  

• Won Song

  Professor Emeritus
  song@msu.edu
  

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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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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 19, 2019

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

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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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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  Harvest continues in southeast Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Despite summer-like storms, tree fruit development continues to be delayed in the West Michigan region.

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  Exploring equine breeds: The horses of Ireland

  Published on October 2, 2014
  Follow this series to learn more about the variety of horse breeds available to horse enthusiasts!

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  Faculty Voice: David Skole

  Published on July 29, 2025
  "MSU was the right place to work on international forestry-related climate change and carbon cycle questions. And this is true now more than ever.”

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  Fall-fruiting raspberry varieties for 2017

  Published on February 7, 2017
  New and standard raspberry varieties are reviewed and discussed for commercial production.

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

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

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  Invasive Species Week: Non-native plants, animals a serious threat to global, local biodiversity

  Published on February 21, 2016
  Read this series to learn what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes.

• Greenhouse gases: Their impact on climate change

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Many scientists are predicting the Earth is heading toward a global warming danger zone and humans are responsible for most of it by upsetting the balance in the natural ecosystem.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Changing lures for the next generation of codling moth is recommended.