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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2017

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Bloom opened in apricots and plums during the warm weekend. Avoid spraying open bloom during the middle of the day. Insecticides should not be used during bloom.

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  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.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well.

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  Cold damage to peaches

  Published on April 3, 2019
  How to predict and assess winter damage to peaches and adjust growing practices according.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 28, 2012

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Recent rains have recharged soil moisture. Peach harvest is winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April.

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  Jim Hilker: Market Outlook - March 2018

  Published on March 15, 2018
  Professor Jim Hilker details the Michigan corn, wheat, and soybean markets as of March 2018.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019

  Published on April 9, 2019
  With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A wet week is ahead as plants move slowly in spring. Disease and weed control measures are delayed by saturated soils.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently.

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  Outsmarting antibiotic resistance

  Published on March 9, 2016
  Spartan experts answer a global call to action to help ensure a healthy future for all.

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  CHIA: At the intersection of farming and human health

  Published on September 24, 2015
  MSU AgBioResearch scientist Felicia Wu leads the Center for Health Impacts of Agriculture (CHIA), an organization examining the effects that farming practices have on human health. Read more about CHIA in the next Futures, coming mid-November.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit - May 24, 2011

  Published on May 24, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• 2022 Convention Archive | Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 11, 2022

  Published on May 11, 2022
  This is the first grape scouting report of the season.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 10, 2020

  Published on June 10, 2020
  Hybrid and juice grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. The warm weather has increased the number of phomopsis reports around the state.

• Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  This is the final scouting report for the 2015 season. Harvest in Niagara and other early ripening varieties is underway.

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  Lignin from Wood and Agricultural Waste to be used in Automotive, Mass Timber (CLT) and Construction Applications

  Published on July 14, 2020
  MSU and Michigan Tech researchers study using lignin from wood and agricultural waste to replace petroleum-based polyols in polyurethane foams and adhesives.

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  AFRE Extends Involvement in Nigeria Initiatives

  Published on September 12, 2018
  MSUAFRE faculty members have committed to supporting Nigeria's development and agricultural initiatives as consultants and advisors.