• Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online resources are available for those looking for information native species.

• Michigan-grown peppers sweet or hot: Which is your favorite?

  Published on July 13, 2015
  Freezing peppers is a snap!

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  Track cabbage maggot progress with Enviroweather’s degree day forecaster

  Published on May 23, 2023
  New Enviroweather tool for timing cabbage maggot management.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.

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  Saginaw Bay area vegetable regional report – June 11, 2014

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Planting is slowing down and harvest is starting in early, cool season crops.

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  Guest Speakers Lend Their Perspectives to Fall 2024 Courses

  Published on August 1, 2024
  IFLR is delighted to host a series of special guests in our fall 2024 online courses.

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  MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology appoints Nathan Westfall to associate director

  Published on April 10, 2019
  Nathan Westfall named associate director of the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology.

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  Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field

  Published on June 1, 2020
  White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update

  Published on April 19, 2011
  April showers bring infection periods to Southwest Michigan.

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  National Hot Cocoa Day is Dec. 13, 2017

  Published on December 4, 2017
  Learn about the health benefits of hot cocoa and some ideas for livening up your mug of chocolate.

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  Opportunities in forestry: Hazelnuts

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Hazelnut products comprise a diverse and growing global industry. Recent regional developments represent an opportunity for Upper Peninsula growers to break into this $34-billion-dollar industry.

• Pests of boxwood

  Published on May 4, 2007
  

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  Wood chip heat

  Published on November 12, 2019
  As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel.

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  More on red pine

  Published on February 11, 2020
  Red pine has long been a fast-growing, attractive, and relatively disease-free forest tree species. While many natural stands exist, most red pine was planted.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 20, 2016
  The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather predicted for later in the week, fruit growth will get moving again after two weeks of standing still.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan.

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  Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023

  Published on August 2, 2023
  Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration!

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021

  Published on May 26, 2021
  Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible.