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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 27, 2020

  Published on May 27, 2020
  Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 25, 2022

  Published on May 25, 2022
  Wild grape bloom is expected soon in southern Michigan. Shoot growth is slow, but continuing in northern vineyards.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  The warm, wet weather means disease management is critical now. Prebloom webinar this Thursday, June 4.

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  The pest and the quest for an aromatic, smooth-tasting cup of brew

  Published on June 13, 2017
  BHEARD scholar Joseph Bigirimana began his investigation into the causes of potato taste defect in African coffee beans when he won a competitive grant worth $20,000 in 2014.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

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  Featured Four: Favorites from Mast Young Plants Trial Garden

  Published on September 12, 2024
  Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 4 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Apples are moving into full bloom.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 28, 2017

  Published on June 28, 2017
  Downy mildew is confirmed just across the Canadian border, so get protectants on vine crops now.

• Research maps out trade-offs between deer and timber

  Published on May 27, 2011
  In many places, the sugar maple saplings that should be thriving following harvesting are instead ending up as a deer buffet, discovers AgBioResearch forest ecologist, Michael Walters, and researchers.

• East Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

  Published on May 9, 2018
  Vegetable plantings and weed control applications continue. Overwintered seed and root maggot flies have begun emerging.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Strawberry harvest is underway for growers in the southern parts of the region and will begin over the weekend or early next week for others. Soils are dry at many farms.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Scattered brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage is starting to be found in apples, with apple maggot flight remaining strong across the region.

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 17, 2016

  Published on August 17, 2016
  Much needed rain events softened ground, but some field operations have been delayed.

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  Boat cleaning equipment at launch sites can stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on July 12, 2021
  Available systems vary in approach, effectiveness, and cost.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.

• New labels restrict use of select neonicotinoids in vegetables to protect pollinators

  Published on March 19, 2014
  New labels for neonicotinoids that can be applied in fruiting vegetables will restrict their use patterns to protect pollinators.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

• Managing forests requires a birds-eye view

  Published on June 2, 2011
  Managers of northern Michigan forests may not see the birds for the trees — or at least are in danger of losing sight of songbird neighborhoods when looking out for timber harvests.

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  Michigan State University agricultural economists discuss possible effects of wet spring and delayed planting on food prices

  Published on August 27, 2019
  David Ortega and Jim Hilker, faculty in MSU’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, say impacts of delayed planting on food costs likely won’t be known until after the fall harvest.