• Net blotch on winter barley

  Published on May 22, 2008
  Symptoms of net blotch (Pyrenophora teres) appeared in a campus research plot and a grower’s field of winter barley in Ingham County this week.

• Signs of bed bug infestation

  Published on November 21, 2012
  Usually bites are the first sign of a bed bug infestation.

• Body Mass Index and obesity: How are they connected?

  Published on August 9, 2012
  Understanding body mass index can help to prevent excess body fat.

• Understanding shingles: What can you do to protect yourself?

  Published on July 26, 2017
  Shingles is a very common disease. Learn how the shingles vaccine can reduce your chances of contracting the disease or experiencing long-term pain.

• Boosting fertilizer nitrogen to improve wheat yields

  Published on March 16, 2011
  While increasing fertilizer nitrogen enhances wheat yields, growers need to be cautious as the risk of plant lodging is always a concern.

• Watch for micronutrient deficiencies in sugarbeets

  Published on July 5, 2011
  Manganese and boron deficiency are common micronutrient problems found in sugarbeets.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025

  Published on June 24, 2025
  Isolated hail hit northwest Michigan over the weekend. Growers are actively managing for diseases with warm and wet conditions. Pest numbers are also increasing with this weather.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Growers are considering their options for apple thinning and pest and disease management for the coming week.

• Sprayer boom height reminder

  Published on May 27, 2010
  

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 24, 2019

  Published on April 24, 2019
  Southwest Michigan is off to a “normal” start.

• Fall fun: Engage in activities that keep children active outdoors

  Published on October 11, 2012
  Don’t let the cooler weather deter you or your children from taking advantage of the great outdoors, look for ways to stay active during the fall season.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 18, 2016

  Published on May 18, 2016
  Improving yet cool weather keeps crop and planting progress at a moderate pace.

• Manure setbacks, how far is far enough?

  Published on February 24, 2012
  Injected or immediately incorporated manure is always a good idea, but when surface applying be sure manure does not reach surface waters.

• Fire blight strikes found in southeast Michigan apple orchard

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Southeast Michigan apple growers should keep an eye on susceptible varieties and young plantings for signs of fire blight infections.

• Temperatures are predicted to keep climbing

  Published on July 13, 2011
  The 6-10 and 8-14 day outlook call for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018

  Published on May 9, 2018
  Field activity and crop development has rapidly increased.

• Soybean sentinel plot update

  Published on August 7, 2008
  

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• Director of Research Forests and Silviculture Extension Specialist

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• Assistant/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist in Forest Health

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