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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 21, 2019

  Published on August 21, 2019
  The strange season continues as heavy-hitting diseases that we normally expect to see now take a backseat to a handful of oddball issues.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 26, 2011

  Published on July 26, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for 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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  Sandra Lupien Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26

  Published on July 1, 2025
  Forestry faculty member has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct a professional product focused on mass timber policy.

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

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

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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.

• 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.

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  History of dairy cow breeds: Brown Swiss

  Published on September 15, 2016
  Learn more about Brown Swiss and the other major dairy cattle breeds in the United States.

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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.

• Slog of wet weather brings on garden pests

  Published on May 27, 2011
  It seems like the rain gage just keeps filling up. Garden plants love it, but pests like earwigs, pillbugs and slugs, do, too.

• Pests of boxwood

  Published on May 4, 2007
  

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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.

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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.

• Five fall insect invaders

  Published on November 2, 2011
  These six-legged overwintering zombies are a nuisance around homes, but there are a few things you can do send them elsewhere

• 2017 Program Summaries

  Published on September 22, 2017
  2017 Program Summaries

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.

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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.

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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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  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.

• 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.