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Michigan grape scouting report – September 5, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

Michigan State University Researchers Awarded Grant to Combat Invasive Pest in Tart Cherry Trees

Published on June 1, 2017
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, a nonprofit established through bipartisan congressional support in the 2014 Farm Bill, awarded $150,000 to scientists at MSU to combat spotted wing drosophila.

Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.

Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.

Chile pepper production trial in Michigan

Published on March 4, 2019
We conducted a variety trial to find the best large chile peppers for our region and investigate inexpensive ways to dry them.

Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
It’s starting to feel more like summer!

Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

Published on May 14, 2024
Spring is in full swing.

Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 22, 2018

Published on May 22, 2018
The wet May continues. Rain and cooler weather will be replaced with summer-like weather this week.

Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

Published on June 3, 2019
Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators.

Improve your garden with MSU Enviroweather’s tools and information

Published on March 17, 2021
Enviroweather’s weather-based models and forecasting interpret Michigan’s conditions to help gardeners make better decisions about plant care and pest management.

What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.

What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.

Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024 

Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.

Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.

Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020

Published on July 1, 2020
It has been hot, and it will stay hot. Be on the lookout for downy mildew, thrips, aphids and spider mites.

MSU Horticulture faculty members ranked in top 2% of their field

Published on January 6, 2021
Twelve are ranked in top 2% of their field based on publication impact

Project GREEEN advancing Michigan plant agriculture for 20 years

Published on February 1, 2020
For more than two decades, Project GREEEN has been working with the plant agriculture industry to address both short- and long-term issues.