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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. -
Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops. -
Three AgBioResearch scientists land USDA grants to improve food safety
Published on December 15, 2011
Three MSU AgBioResearch scientists landed grants totaling nearly $3 million from the USDA to work to improve food safety. -
Nature's Engineers Camp: Garden Kitchen Recipes
Published on August 1, 2022
All our Nature's Engineers Camp Week's recipes! -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Hot weather this week will speed up crop development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer. -
Michigan hop pest report – week of May 11, 2026
Published on May 13, 2026
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025
Published on April 22, 2025
The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026
Published on May 20, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2026
Published on April 15, 2026
Apples are at tight cluster and at extreme risk for apple scab. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 5, 2021
Published on August 5, 2021
Crops are progressing rapidly through reproductive stages, and rainfall is not expected to keep up with crop demand during next week’s return to summer-like temperatures. -
2018 Upper Peninsula pea and small grain variety trial
Published on February 13, 2019
Our goal was to evaluate species mixtures and varietal performance of pea, oat and triticale on yield and nutrient content. -
Planting the 2023 Wheat Crop
Published on September 6, 2022
Much of wheat’s yield potential is determined at planting. To attain top yields, timely planting coupled with appropriate seeding practices can be critical for ensuring an even and uniform stand. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025
Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began.
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