Resources

Bird Management in Fruit Crops - Risk Factors and Management Strategies

Published on June 30, 2025
Learn bird damage risk factors in fruit crops and explore effective management options like scare tactics, netting, kestrel boxes, deterrent sprays and lethal control.
Weed Control in Tree Nuts Herbicides Registered for Tree Nuts

Published on June 30, 2025
This resource can assist growers in choosing materials for controlling weeds in tree nut crops.
Saskatoon Berries

Published on June 30, 2025
This resource can assist saskatoon growers in choosing materials to use to control specific pests.
Enviroweather: Tools for Pest, Disease and Production Management

Published on June 30, 2025
Enviroweather offers Michigan growers free weather-based tools to manage pests, diseases and crop development.
Use of Fungicides on Fruit Crops in Greenhouses and Tunnels

Published on June 30, 2025
Greenhouse and tunnel-grown fruit crops face unique disease risks. Use cultural controls first, and apply fungicides only when needed, ensuring they’re labeled for the crop and setting.
Michigan Strawberry Facts – Strawberry Black Root Rot

Published on June 25, 2025
Strawberry black root rot can lead to yield losses ranging from 20-40%. The primary driver of this disease and its symptoms are often influenced by various abiotic and biotic conditions, complicating its management and requiring a multifaceted approach.
Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

Published on June 19, 2025
This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.
Michigan Blueberry Cost of Production 2024

Published on June 17, 2025
The Michigan blueberry industry is moving toward greater levels of production for the fresh market, with growers selecting cultivars and production techniques for this market.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on May 12, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.