Resources

2025 Michigan Hop Management Guide

Published on March 21, 2025
Annually produced weed, pest and disease guide for Michigan grown hops.
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.
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.
Managing Halo Blight of Hop

Published on February 16, 2024
Halo blight of hop is caused by the fungus Diaporthe humulicola and is a major concern for hop growers in Michigan and in other parts of the Midwest.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
Spotted Lanternfly Biology

Published on August 26, 2022
A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads.
Weed Management Updates in Hops

Published on March 23, 2022
A Powerpoint presentation on weed management updates in hops, presented by Sushila Chaudhari, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, during the Hop Kickoff on March 23, 2022.
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.
Exploración del lúpulo Guía de bolsillo para la región superior del Medio Oeste y el Noreste de Estados Unidos y del Este de Canadá

Published on January 25, 2019
Exploración del lúpulo Guía de bolsillo para la región superior del Medio Oeste y el Noreste de Estados Unidos y del Este de Canadá