Resources

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.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
Apple Sprays for Gardeners

Published on April 8, 2025
This is a summary of plant protection materials (pesticides) useful for managing important diseases and insect pests common to apples in the Midwest.
Assessing the Impacts of the Loss of Specialty Crops in Michigan

Published on March 28, 2025
This report describes the results of our study of the economic contribution of specialty crops in Michigan, the current threats to continued production, and what would happen were one or more major commodity industries were lost in our state.
Michigan Chestnut Management Guide

Published on March 24, 2025
Nutrient management, weed, pest and disease control guide for Michigan chestnuts.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Advances on the Management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) with Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs)

Published on January 8, 2025
A downloadable poster on the advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes, presented at the 2024 Great Lakes EXPO.