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  Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025

  Published on April 15, 2025
  Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied.

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  Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth: The Good Guys!

  Published on April 14, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to help you learn to recognize some of the important natural enemies that may help control gypsy moth in your area.

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  Managing Nematodes, Cover Crops, and Soil Health in Diverse Cropping Systems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  In recent years, there has been increasing reference to nematodes, soil health, and cover crops in the scientific and popular media. The intertwined nature of these subjects and the mounting science in the literature can sometimes be overwhelming.

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  Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!)

  Published on August 1, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves.

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  Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth

  Published on May 1, 2001
  Gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars, and Eastern tent caterpillars are often found feeding on the leaves of hardwood trees early in the summer.

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  Managing Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets

  Published on November 27, 2019
  Rhizomania-resistant red beet varieties and cultural practices can limit Rhizomania.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.

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  Faculty Spotlight – David Skole

  Published on March 28, 2025
  David Skole shares his forestry journey and how he hopes to continue to inspire students to become well-informed and active citizens.

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  MSU Distinguished Professor awarded $1 million to address apple, sweet cherry diseases

  Published on February 10, 2025
  Dr. George Sundin receives funding from USDA-NIFA to explore bacteriophage as a tool for preventing fire blight, bacterial canker in Michigan fruit trees

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average.

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  A guide to aphids that feed on garlic mustard in Michigan

  Published on May 17, 2023
  Can these tiny insects help in the fight against invasive plants?

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 2, 2014

  Published on June 2, 2014
  Crops are progressing nicely. Make decisions about whether to use fungicides on wheat now. Wet weather in the forecast may mean trouble with head scab for wheat that is just beginning to have heads emerge.

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  MSU seeking solutions for pre-term birth

  Published on February 28, 2021
  Hanne Hoffmann partners on research with March of Dimes

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 15, 2017

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Harvest continues for peaches and summer apple varieties, with blueberry harvest ending soon. Apple varieties are maturing earlier than predicted. Dry soils remain an issue for most of the region.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  A week of warm weather helps plants grow but may cause unseasonably early disease development.