College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026

  Published on April 29, 2026
  Keep an eye on crop phenology as incoming weather cools down.

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  Spotted wing drosophila proves formidable fruit foe

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Learn what MSU researchers are doing about a tiny invasive fly called spotted wing drosophila that's causing major problems for the fruit industry.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – April 29, 2026

  Published on April 29, 2026
  A warm and wet start for many is being tempered by cooler conditions ahead.

• Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Fruit are entering veraison and grape berry moth egglaying is winding down for the year.

• Blueberry Insect Scouting Report for June 4-10, 2012

  Published on June 12, 2012
  The first blueberry maggot flies have been trapped and spotted wing Drosophila captures continue.

• Weather can be your ally in managing codling moth

  Published on May 11, 2010
  

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  A French connection to Michigan's forests

  Published on June 10, 2019
  The forests of France and Michigan have some commonalities. The mixed farm and forest rolling hills of France make a resident of the Great Lakes State feel quite at home.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  The snow is finally melting and growers are clearing brush, planting trees and preparing for early season fruit management.

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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.

• What it means to be organic

  Published on April 6, 2017
  Learn the ins and outs of the organic health movement.

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  Oliver honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

  Published on October 5, 2023
  Dione M. Oliver of Alpena County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2023.

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  Responsible management to reduce TB in deer and cattle

  Published on October 27, 2023
  It is whitetail season – the opportunity not only to bag a deer, but to help in managing the deer herd.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.

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  Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season

  Published on August 30, 2019
  Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.

• Revus Top, a new cost-effective fungicide for grapes

  Published on May 25, 2010
  

• Fungicides for late blight control in potatoes

  Published on July 16, 2014
  Limited supplies of chlorothalonil require modifications for late blight control in potatoes with fungicides.