Resources

Sweet Cherry Pest Guide

Published on April 30, 2024
This table serves as a season-long guide for when various pest life stages are expected and the best time to target management strategies based on an average year.
Soil Microbial Community Dynamics Across Michigan Farms

Published on February 26, 2024
Soil health is an important concept that has grown exponentially in the public and private sectors over the past decades.
Blueberry Varieties for Michigan

Published on February 26, 2024
This bulletin provides production, fruit quality characteristics, and pest and disease resistance ratings of blueberry varieties to help growers decide which cultivars to grow.
Field Horsetail: A Plant As Old As Time

Published on February 2, 2024
Explore what it is about field horsetail that makes it so persistent and what the options are if it is undesirable.
Starch Index Scale

Published on December 21, 2023
Suggested controlled atmosphere storage starch index and firmness levels for commercial apple varieties in Michigan.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on December 11, 2023
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Considerations for Planning and Selecting Pumping Plants for Sprinkler Irrigation

Published on November 6, 2023
Several types of pumps and power units are available for use with sprinkler irrigation systems. Careful planning and selection of the pumping plant can reduce irrigation costs by reducing system energy inputs.
A Tale of Two Invaders: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 2, 2023
Locating and managing tree of heaven is a key aspect of dealing with spotted lanternfly and reducing the impacts of this invader in North America.
Michigan Grape Facts: Managing Grapevine Downy Mildew

Published on August 24, 2023
Downy mildew can cause serious yield loss from fruit infections and can damage overall vine health but there are a variety of tools that can be used to protect grapes.
Understanding and Addressing Uneven Ripening of Grape Berries: A Comprehensive Guide

Published on August 15, 2023
This fact sheet focuses on strategies to overcome the challenge of uneven ripening during grape berry maturation.