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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. -
Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season
Published on February 22, 2019
Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan. -
A primer on decoding the sweet corn section of your seed catalog
Published on March 13, 2018
Before you can plant sweet corn, you have to order seeds, and to order seeds you have to wade through seed catalogs. Use this primer to understand abbreviations, evaluate the claims and make the right picks for your farm. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge. -
History, biology and management of the plum pox virus
Published on August 25, 2006
A resource detailing the history, biology and management of the plum pox virus -
Matchmaking childcare providers and farmers: building connections for healthier futures
Published on December 19, 2024
Using local foods, gardening and hands-on food activities helps improve the quality of early childhood environments. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025
Published on May 21, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set. -
Systems approach to early soybean planting in Michigan
Published on April 8, 2026
Strategies for enhancing rewards and reducing risk associated with early planted soybean. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021
Published on March 30, 2021
March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 4, 2022
Published on August 4, 2022
Disease and insect pressure remain low as corn and soybean progress through pod setting and grain fill stages. If timely rains keep us out of droughty conditions, the crops should continue to thrive this month. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025
Published on April 15, 2025
Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied. -
#PlantsGiving: Bringing plant relatives back into view
Published on November 25, 2025
#PlantsGiving encourages us to appreciate the remarkable diversity behind holiday gatherings. Keep a tally of the plant families used in your holiday meal and share photos online with #PlantsGiving. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans. -
White mold management in Michigan dry beans
Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 23, 2026
Published on April 23, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 7 (two nodes). Alfalfa weevil damage is starting in alfalfa. Some fieldwork occurred between pockets of rainfall. -
Trialing deer repellents to control white-tailed deer damage to soybeans
Published on January 10, 2019
Michigan State University trialed two deer repellents, DeerPro Spring and Summer and DeerPro Ag, to see if they control deer depredation to the point of significantly protecting soybean yield.
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