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Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023

Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154).
Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

Published on March 22, 2023
Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.
Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 28, 2022
The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 19, 2022
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on September 30, 2022
Participants at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2023 IR-4 food-use research program.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

Published on August 30, 2022
This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

Published on August 23, 2022
Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

Published on August 23, 2022
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.