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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?

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Soils are getting dry—from feast to famine.

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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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  “One Team” Approach to Accelerating Technology Adoption in Myanmar

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Combining farmer, research and extension expertise toward a sustainable and profitable agricultural sector in Myanmar

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  Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan

  Published on January 25, 2019
  A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Warm-season crops are wrapping up and late-season producers are still getting decent prices.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 1, 2011

  Published on June 1, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being caught in traps in apple blocks, with spotted wing Drosophila and apple maggot populations remaining high.

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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Grape berry moth second generation flight is in full swing, and juice grape clusters are developing resistance to fungal infection.

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  Carbon Pricing: Carbon Markets and Carbon Taxes

  Published on January 24, 2022
  Graham Diedrich, FCCP graduate research assistant, has written an overview discussing carbon pricing mechanisms titled, "Carbon Pricing: Carbon Markets and Carbon Taxes."

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Two more frost events over the weekend thinned off a bit more fruit for a few southeast Michigan tree fruit growers.

• History, biology and management of the plum pox virus

  Published on August 25, 2006
  

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  A warmup over the weekend led to rapid changes in tree phenology, but cooler weather this week will slow growth down again.

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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

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  Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.

• 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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 29, 2016

  Published on June 29, 2016
  Weather has been too dry for unirrigated vegetables, especially on sandier ground.

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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.

• 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.