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Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
This is the first fruit update of the season. Watch for frost this weekend.
Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

Published on April 16, 2024
Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.
Cold hardiness of grapevines: The interplay of genetics, environment and management

Published on April 11, 2024
Understanding how genetics, environment and vineyard management shape cold hardiness in grapevines.
New video on sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila to guide your IPM program

Published on April 11, 2024
How-to guide with equipment list for spotted wing drosophila sampling.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.