• Late blight confirmed in potatoes in northern Indiana July 6, 2014

  Published on July 7, 2014
  Late blight has been confirmed in potatoes south of the Michigan-Indiana border near Howe, Indiana. Effective management of this disease requires implementing an integrated disease management approach.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits.

• Turf damage from grubs and skunks is coming to an end for this spring

  Published on April 27, 2012
  European chafer and Japanese beetle grub damage is starting to slow down. Those in southern Michigan should wait until July to apply an insecticide, as grubs are done eating.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise.

• Spider mites showing

  Published on August 7, 2008
  

• Long-Term Vulnerability and Resilience of Coupled Human-Natural Ecosystems to Fire Regime and Climate Changes at an Ancient Wildland Urban Interface

  Published on December 13, 2011
  As global climates change, large wildfires have become regular features of national and international news. These fires are newsworthy because they affect the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people and because the types of fire are so diffe...

• Aphanomyces root rot in sugarbeets can affect sugarbeet quality

  Published on January 23, 2014
  Aphanomyces cochlioides can significantly reduce yield and quality of sugarbeets in Michigan and Ontario.

• Tips to avoid weed control antagonism when applying manganese fertilizer with glyphosate

  Published on July 10, 2008
  

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  Predators helping prey

  Published on June 14, 2021
  Despite serving as their top predator in Michigan, wolves can positively impact deer populations statewide.

• Climate variability and change and its Impacts on Michigan water resources

  Published on February 6, 2012
  Upcoming webinar series will discuss Michigan’s abundant water resources and the impacts future climate variability and change may have on these resources.

• Tips to avoid weed control antagonism when applying Mn fertilizer with glyphosate

  Published on June 21, 2007
  

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  Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Tips for identifying and correcting manganese deficiency, a common nutrient deficiency in Michigan soybean fields.

• Irrigation do’s and don’ts

  Published on August 22, 2008
  

• Delayed preemergence and early postemergence herbicide applications in corn

  Published on May 7, 2009
  

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 8, 2021

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Drought conditions continue affecting small fruit growth and development in west central Michigan despite scattered rain showers and some localized thunderstorms.

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  End-of-season cornstalk nitrate N test signifying a below average year

  Published on December 6, 2016
  The average end-of-season cornstalk nitrate N level in 2016 was 1,240 ppm, below the averages of previous years. Some caution is needed in the test interpretation under adverse growing conditions.

• Forage and weed species identification crucial for stressed fields

  Published on January 23, 2013
  Plant identification skills are critical for assessing stressed hayfields and pastures.

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  Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for May 15, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Widespread damage from recent frost, wild grape bloom may begin over the next two weeks, and continue protecting against phomopsis and black rot.

• Impacts of livestock chewing on treated wood

  Published on May 20, 2011
  Livestock chew on treated lumber because of mineral imbalance or boredom. This raises concern over animal health and meat safety.