• Historical Perspective 1889 - 1989 | Bean Breeding and Genetics

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 7, 2024

  Published on August 7, 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.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 31, 2024

  Published on July 31, 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.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 1, 2020

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 1, 2022

  Published on June 1, 2022
  Grape bloom has begun in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Ripening cherries should be protected from spotted wing Drosophila if this pest has been detected in your area.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. Disease control is still critical and berry moth catches are peaking.

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  Michigan hop scouting report for July 10, 2015

  Published on July 13, 2015
  Japanese beetles have arrived in southern and central Michigan, and potato leafhopper populations are building.

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  Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.

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  How are Direct-to-Consumer Food Sales Like Farmers Markets and Home Kitchens Regulated for Food Safety?

  Published on July 21, 2021
  Increasingly popular direct-to-consumer food sales, such as at farmers markets and on-farm food retail, do not always fall under FDA regulatory jurisdiction, and some may not be regulated at all depending on which State they are in.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – March 27, 2012

  Published on March 27, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Dans l’actualité - Dioxyde de titane mise à jour sur sa sécurité

  Published on December 5, 2022
  Les législateurs européens jettent un second regard sur le dioxyde de titane.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 8, 2024
  Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.

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  Prepare your scouting plan for your Christmas trees

  Published on March 31, 2021
  Spring has sprung and it is time to start scouting your Christmas trees and prepare your integrated pest management (IPM) plan for the year.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – May 6, 2020

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Planting continues and a freeze threat looms for emerged and transplanted crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

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  Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases

  Published on February 18, 2021
  Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan

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  Opinion: MSU food safety expert Felicia Wu encourages rice-eating countries with vitamin A deficiency to consider Golden Rice

  Published on January 12, 2022
  In December 2021, Wu co-authored an opinion piece detailing the dire consequences of vitamin A deficiency for children in many developing countries and the need to address the problem head on.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying.