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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023

  Published on April 4, 2023
  This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need.

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  David Hennessy: Cash rent determination: Do you adhere to the views of a gentleman farmer economist?

  Published on September 15, 2018
  Professor David Hennessy looks at the assumption that land is essential for crop production in a Michigan Farm News piece.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024

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

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  April resources for Michigan beekeepers

  Published on April 1, 2025
  Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.

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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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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 19, 2014

  Published on June 23, 2014
  Severe thunderstorms in the region caused heavy rainfall and damaging winds.

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  Researchers show prebiotics can reduce severity of colitis

  Published on May 31, 2012
  MSU researchers have discovered that the use of a prebiotic might help reduce the occurrence of certain kinds of cancer.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing; however, cooler temperatures have slowed ripening, resulting in gaps in harvest at most farms

• Fate of Listeria innocua on wax-coated Fuji apple surfaces under commercial refrigerated air storage

  Published on April 7, 2023
  Apple fruit is covered with an extracellular cuticle layer and an epicuticular wax layer responsible for the glossiness of an apple.

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  What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners

  Published on December 13, 2023
  The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 12 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know.

• 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.

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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.

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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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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

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

• Mite control options in fruit crops

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Many options are available for controlling mites in fruit crops.

• 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.

• 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.

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  New on-campus center to serve as hub of MSU pollinator research, teaching, outreach

  Published on June 8, 2021
  MSU and partner organizations have invested in the creation of the Pollinator Performance Center, an on-campus space for pollinator-related activities.

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  MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduates 124th class

  Published on March 28, 2018
  The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology graduated its 124th class of 175 students on March 25.

• 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.