• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – March 15, 2012

  Published on March 15, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Blueberry bloom period is coming to an end. Removing pollinators before starting your insect pest control is critical to protect bees and other pollinators from pesticide exposure.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  The blueberry bloom period proceeds at a rapid pace thanks to good weather conditions favoring plant growth and development.

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  Learn tools to manage spotted wing Drosophila at southwest Michigan workshop

  Published on May 31, 2019
  Learn how to use IPM tools to manage spotted wing Drosophila populations more effectively while keeping more money in your pocket

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – August 22, 2012

  Published on August 22, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• Cherry leaf spot symptoms already observed in low crop orchards

  Published on May 22, 2012
  Control strategies for orchards with cherry leaf spot symptoms early in the season and a light crop.

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  Michigan landscape update - Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 13, 2020
  Michigan landscape update - Aug. 11, 2020

• Vineyard IPM scouting report for June 16, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Scout vineyards for post-bloom insect activity and diseases as now is the time to protect vines from post-bloom diseases.

• Protect grape clusters from all major grape diseases during early fruit development

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Young fruit clusters are highly susceptible to all major diseases. Broad-spectrum fungicides and careful scouting for disease symptoms are advised.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 8, 2014

  Published on May 8, 2014
  A recent string of dry days has allowed producers to apply fertilizer and begin seedbed preparation on higher ground.

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  Mechanical seed coat damage in dry beans and its effect on end-use product quality

  Published on March 16, 2023
  Useful information for dry bean growers and processors to better understand mechanical seed coat damages and ways to prevent it.

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  Soft scales of spruce and pine

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Spruce bud and pine tortoise scales can produce lots of “honeydew” that allows black sooty mold to grow, possibly making trees unharvestable.

• Swimmer’s itch can quickly ruin a pleasant day at the beach

  Published on August 3, 2015
  Learn how to avoid this painful skin rash.

• Winter injury, a sure sign of spring

  Published on March 20, 2009
  

• Select sugarbeet varieties to match traits needed for each individual field

  Published on November 13, 2012
  Sugarbeet variety selection is a key component to minimize production problems associated with each individual field. Learn this and more at the 2012 REACh Seed Week meetings located around Michigan in December.

• Greenhouse disease update for Phytophthora root rot

  Published on April 1, 2010
  

• Check your asparagus field for aphids

  Published on September 14, 2011
  Scout now for European asparagus aphids and know how to manage this rare Michigan pest, as severe damage could lead to yield loss next year or even plant death.

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  Mites are becoming more active on conifers

  Published on June 4, 2014
  Scouting now can help detect mite problems before their populations get large enough to cause bronzing of foliage and potentially reduce tree quality.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025

  Published on June 17, 2025
  Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April.