News
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East Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2019
Published on July 19, 2019
Trap catch of spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit fly spiked in the last few days in east Michigan. Act now to control them. -
Chestnut farm tour to be held in Owosso on Sept. 7
Published on July 19, 2019
Join us Sept. 7, 2019, to learn about chestnut production in Michigan, raise money for research and connect with other growers. -
Potato leafhopper and general insect update for field crops
Published on July 18, 2019
General field crop insect comments and potato leafhopper information for alfalfa and dry beans. -
Nursery production tour set for Aug. 7, 2019 in west Michigan
Published on July 18, 2019
Participants can learn about the diversity of nursery crop production in western Michigan. Sign up today! -
Enviroweather stations detect low level inversions to help reduce pesticide drift
Published on July 18, 2019
Before you spray, check out the Temperature Inversion Tool on MSU Enviroweather. -
Weed control in late planted corn
Published on July 18, 2019
Make weed control in late planted corn a priority. -
Visit Israel to learn about dairy with an MSU twist
Published on July 17, 2019
An intriguing opportunity to combine your interest in dairy management with a visit to historic Israel. The Israel Dairy School has a special session planned for US dairy farmers January 5-11, 2020. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 17, 2019
Published on July 17, 2019
Varying pest pressure through the state’s vineyards highlights the need for scouting. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
When reviewing your spotted wing Drosophila management program, consider the weather conditions at the target site when selecting the best insecticides.