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2022 Farm Animals Camp: Day 3
Published on August 4, 2022
Popsicles, Wonder Dogs, and More Beans! -
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan
Published on September 28, 2016
First-of-the-season trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been seen the last few days in half of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards, with some fruit feeding damage as well. -
MSU researcher receives red jacket for outstanding work on behalf of cherry industry
Published on July 7, 2015
MSU horticulture professor Jim Flore was honored as Cherry Industry Person of the Year for his instrumental role in helping cherry growers remain on the cutting edge while also encouraging sustainable growing practices. -
2015-16 Grants
Published on August 10, 2015
Project GREEEN awarded 42 new grants for projects in 2015-16. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab is over for 2018. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013
Published on June 11, 2013
Cool weather in the northwest is keeping all things pretty quiet out in the orchard. -
Monitoring peach and nectarine ripening
Published on July 25, 2011
Picking peaches and nectarines at the right stage can be tricky. Here are some tips to help make the eating experience great. -
Growing lavender in Michigan: Advice for a purple garden
Published on June 12, 2019
Lavender thrives in alkaline, rocky soils where many other agricultural crops do not grow. Learn the basics of lavender production. -
Learn about the experiences of Michigan’s 2022 IFYE exchange delegates: Part 1
Published on April 6, 2023
Young adults from Michigan participated in an in-depth, rural based, cultural immersion-focused experience with host families outside the United States. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016
Published on July 5, 2016
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan. -
Some food hubs are not qualified end users under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Published on October 9, 2017
Many growers think they are eligible for a qualified exemption under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule because they sell to a food hub. A recent response from the FDA says this may not be the case. -
How did Rome apples respond to Promalin after the 2017 spring frost?
Published on February 2, 2018
Results of a common post-freeze practice on commercial Rome apples in 2017. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing. -
American Hop Convention: Mark your calendars
Published on September 21, 2016
The 61st Annual Hop Convention is slated for Jan.18-20, 2017. -
Master Gardener class begins December 2015 in Houghton
Published on November 9, 2015
The Master Gardener class offered in Houghton, Michigan, is open to anyone interested in learning more about the science of gardening. Be sure to register by Nov. 28, 2015. -
Forest Ecology (Silviculture) Field Technicians
Published on July 7, 2017
The Walters Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is looking for two additional field technicians for the current field season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013
Published on June 11, 2013
Plants look really good with cool weather. Insects seem slow, and most fruit crops look good in the southwest region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted.
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