• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  June drop is well underway in apples.

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  The lifelong impacts of being a host family

  Published on August 31, 2017
  Meet Joanmarie Weiss, a lifelong IFYE host to international exchange students, and learn how being a host family and impacted her and her family’s life.

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  Choice Modeling, Grocery Stores, and Global Impact from David Ortega

  Published on November 15, 2017
  Assistant professor David Ortega tackles pressing retail and agricultural issues around the world, with the help of MSU, AFRE, and prominent economics methods.

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  The ancient art of worm charming

  Published on September 24, 2020
  Need an interesting quarantine activity? Learn the ancient art of worm charming from past Midland County 4-H teen leader Nathan Laurenz.

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  Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.

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  MSU researcher participates on international team that finds that a quarter of Africa's trees are located outside areas classified as forest

  Published on May 4, 2023
  Discovery opens the door for future carbon mitigation efforts, better land management

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Fall red raspberry, blueberry and Bartlett pear harvest continues. Gala, McIntosh and Honeycrisp apple and purple plum harvest is coming soon.

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  State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes

  Published on August 23, 2022
  While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating.

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  MSU researcher publishes article in Science on how agricultural value chains can promote climate-smart agriculture

  Published on December 20, 2024
  In the new policy forum article, the authors explain how agricultural value chains can incentivize small- and medium-sized farmers to be climate smart.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 22, 2017

  Published on August 22, 2017
  Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Plum, pear, fall red raspberry and blackberry harvest continues. Gala harvest may begin late this week or next week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest.

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  Viral communities in ballast water in the Great Lakes

  Published on August 24, 2015
  This article is Part Two of a two-part series.

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  Seedless cucumbers are a different pickle

  Published on February 4, 2016
  Seedless pickling cucumbers show up on more acreage now than they did 10 years ago, but there’s a learning curve plus economic considerations.

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  Passport kitchen program enriches cultural knowledge

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Participants enjoyed most recipes and allowed families to explore their own heritage while learning about other cultures.