• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Growing grapes in the backyard

  Published on May 3, 2013
  Tips and resources to help get you started on your own backyard vineyard.

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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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  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.

• 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.

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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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  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.

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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.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 26, 2011

  Published on July 26, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 12, 2017

  Published on July 12, 2017
  Disease incidence is increasing and the next wave of insect pests is on the horizon.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Strawberry harvest has started in southern Michigan counties and the first fire blight shoot strikes have been seen in a few apple blocks.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun with strong consumer demand for ready picked and pick your own berries. Even with some rain over the last week, many areas have slipped into drought conditions.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Many fruit insect and disease pests have made an appearance in the last week in Southeast Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019

  Published on August 20, 2019
  Red haven peach and fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing. Most fruit farms are experiencing dry soils with some growers seeing signs of drought stress in tree and small fruits planted this spring.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas.