• 2010 Corn foliar fungicide and insecticide project

  Published on February 23, 2011
  Research in southeast Michigan will be continued to better determine the value of these applications.

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  Balancing biodiversity, climate change, food for a trifecta

  Published on September 5, 2023
  Sept. 5, 2023 - Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations, with biodiversity with farming.

• Rethinking challenges to animal production systems

  Published on August 8, 2012
  Addressing issues concerning animal welfare, environmental impact, labor concerns and economic viability collectively rather than as single issues with individual solutions may lead to more sustainable livestock production systems.

• Using horticultural oils on landscape plants

  Published on March 21, 2008
  

• Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online Michigan invasive species resources area can help identify and respond rapidly to invasive plants in an effort to protect Michigan’s diverse ecosystems.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019

  Published on April 9, 2019
  There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up.

• Onions: Those versatile edible bulbs

  Published on July 20, 2015
  Pressure canning onions prevents botulism poisoning.

• Are raw sprouts safe? For growers: Part Two

  Published on December 16, 2014
  How to over come the difficulties in growing sprouts.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.

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  Aquatic invasive species: the “greatest threat to Michigan’s tourism industry”

  Published on August 8, 2014
  On a local level, both terrestrial and aquatic invasive species (AIS) pose serious threats to the health and vitality of area lakes.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable regional report – August 10, 2016

  Published on August 10, 2016
  New pests appear as harvest season ramps up.

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  Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 8: Ermine moths

  Published on August 11, 2021
  Small, speckled moths that may cause damage.

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  Bridge grafting girdled fruit tree trunks

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Bridge grafting is an option to help save trees with extensive bark damage inflicted by rabbits during the winter.

• Lake Erie - the E in HOMES

  Published on November 16, 2012
  The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the E in HOMES—Lake Erie.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Codling moth cover sprays need to be re-applied with heavy rainfall.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits.

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  MSU fruit research center to host open house, public forum

  Published on August 14, 2013
  The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NWMHRC) will host its annual open house Aug. 22 beginning at 1 p.m.

• West Michigan tree fruit update - June 26, 2018

  Published on June 26, 2018
  Several insects need to be managed carefully.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Recent storms have brought up this season’s first major influx of corn earworm.