News
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American brown rot has developed strong resistance to Indar in parts of Michigan
Published on January 14, 2020
Fungicide screens in northwest and west central Michigan show widespread resistance to all labelled rates of Indar in populations of the American brown rot fungus.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 5-6, 2020
Published on December 30, 2019
Attend educational sessions on grapes, blueberries, tree fruits, vegetables and, new to 2020, hemp.
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Trouble controlling weeds? Submit seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Published on October 23, 2019
Submit seeds to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics to determine if herbicide resistance is impacting your farm.
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Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.
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Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.
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MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics gets a brand-new website
Published on September 24, 2019
We invite you to explore our new website to learn about new services and reconnect with our diagnosticians.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019
Published on September 17, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.
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Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops.
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MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
