News

Chestnut brown rot management in the field

Published on May 2, 2025
Results of ongoing research at Michigan State University indicate several available fungicides can significantly reduce brown rot in chestnut.
The evolution of Michigan viticulture and pruning systems

Published on May 2, 2025
Expanding the relevance: Guyot pruning in other cool-climate regions.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Warmer weather means bud phenology is moving right along. Apricots are in full bloom, and plum and sweet cherry are beginning to bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Michigan chestnut crop report – April 24, 2025

Published on April 25, 2025
Based on degree day modeling, black stem borer activity has likely started in southern Lower Peninsula.
Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.