News
-
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy
Published on April 11, 2023
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
Rely 280 label for use in hops to control weeds and sucker growth
Published on April 10, 2023
The Rely 280 label is good through Dec. 1, 2025, to help control several annual grasses and broadleaves and/or sucker growth in hopyards. -
Follow growing degree days to track early season Christmas tree pests
Published on April 6, 2023
Finetune your scouting and treatment program by using growing degree days, insect growth models and MSU Enviroweather. -
Where can I learn more about how to grow this crop?
Published on April 4, 2023
Greenhouse growers can use reference books and websites to find crop production information, including environmental and fertility/substrate management recommendations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need. -
ESA North Central Branch Recognizes Three Entomology Faculty
Published on March 31, 2023
The Department of Entomology is proud to announce that Rufus Isaacs, Amanda Lorenz, and Zsofia Szendrei have been recognized by the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America (NCB ESA). -
Mild winter: A summary analysis of the winter of 2023
Published on March 30, 2023
An in-depth look at temperatures this winter and what it could mean for field crop production in 2023.