Resources

Bird Management in Fruit Crops - Risk Factors and Management Strategies

Published on June 30, 2025
Learn bird damage risk factors in fruit crops and explore effective management options like scare tactics, netting, kestrel boxes, deterrent sprays and lethal control.
Enviroweather: Tools for Pest, Disease and Production Management

Published on June 30, 2025
Enviroweather offers Michigan growers free weather-based tools to manage pests, diseases and crop development.
Michigan Strawberry Facts – Strawberry Black Root Rot

Published on June 25, 2025
Strawberry black root rot can lead to yield losses ranging from 20-40%. The primary driver of this disease and its symptoms are often influenced by various abiotic and biotic conditions, complicating its management and requiring a multifaceted approach.
Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

Published on June 19, 2025
This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.
Michigan Blueberry Cost of Production 2024

Published on June 17, 2025
The Michigan blueberry industry is moving toward greater levels of production for the fresh market, with growers selecting cultivars and production techniques for this market.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
Apple Sprays for Gardeners

Published on April 8, 2025
This is a summary of plant protection materials (pesticides) useful for managing important diseases and insect pests common to apples in the Midwest.
Assessing the Impacts of the Loss of Specialty Crops in Michigan

Published on March 28, 2025
This report describes the results of our study of the economic contribution of specialty crops in Michigan, the current threats to continued production, and what would happen were one or more major commodity industries were lost in our state.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.