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Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southeast Michigan Region

Published on August 1, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southeast Michigan region.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Northwest Michigan Region

Published on August 1, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the northwest Michigan region.
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – West Central Michigan Region

Published on July 24, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the west central Michigan region.
Disorders and Storage of Ambrosia Apples

Published on July 17, 2024
This presentation documents several years of storage experiments with Ambrosia to optimize quality retention in storage.
Gala Storage – Practical Options for Improving Quality

Published on July 17, 2024
A discussion of the sensitivities of Gala fruit to storage disorders and horticultural tools to control these disorders is provided.
Rapid Fruit Growth, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bitter Pit

Published on July 17, 2024
The history and physiology of bitter pit is described.