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Michigan Chestnut Management Guide

Published on March 24, 2025
Nutrient management, weed, pest and disease control guide for Michigan chestnuts.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
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.
Biology and Management of the Lesser Chestnut Weevil in Michigan Chestnut Orchards

Published on June 27, 2024
This bulletin provides information about chestnut weevils in Michigan, including their biology and life cycle.
Farmland Use in Michigan

Published on June 30, 2023
This brief analysis considers land use in the State of Michigan. The primary focus is on farmland and the different crops that are supported on that land.
Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp: An invasive pest of concern for Michigan chestnut growers

Published on February 2, 2022
In this bulletin, we provide information on the ACGW, including its biology and impact. We also provide management options for dealing with the pest. Figure
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan

Published on November 23, 2015
Michigan apple, cherry, and peach orchards that have previously produced profitable yields may not support adequate tree growth when replanted.
Tree Vendors

Published on August 10, 2015
The following list of names, web addresses, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers is copied from the Northern Nut Growers Association’s Nutshell and represents some companies that can help growers establish chestnut orchards in Michigan.