• Mid-season grape berry moth management for 2012

  Published on June 26, 2012
  Growers managing vineyards for the 2012 harvest should now consider protecting berries from grape berry moth. The MSU Enviro-weather grape berry moth model can assist with timing of control measures.

• Research fellowship with ORISE/Rocky Mountain Research Station

  Hiring Organization: USDA-FS
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: November 8, 2024
  Job Location: Fort Collins, CO
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Cool and dry conditions this week are not conducive for disease infections and will slow pest development.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.

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  Understanding grapevine cold hardiness: Mechanisms, management and 2024-2025 field observations

  Published on January 27, 2025
  This article explores the mechanisms of cold hardiness, factors influencing it, effective vineyard management practices, and current cold hardiness reports, highlighting potential cold damage in some vinifera wine grapes.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  The northwest region is approaching bloom time in cherries.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Growers are assessing damage from last week’s freezing temperatures, thinning decisions will be challenging with the frost damage.

• National LTAR Working Groups | KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research

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  Fred Russ Forest | Fred Russ Forest

  The 939-acre Fred Russ Forest allows researchers to conduct long-term research on Christmas tree seed production and other projects aimed at preserving the diversity and abundance of Michigan forests.

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  Grape Scouting Reports | Grapes

  Grape IPM Scouting Reports

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  About Us | Center for Regenerative Agriculture

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 16, 2021

  Published on June 16, 2021
  Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Bloom is continuing on vinifera wine grapes in southern Michigan as well.

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  Research | Hoffmann Lab

• Marestail (Horseweed) | Weeds

• Educational Materials | Climate Change

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  When is the best time to plant corn in Michigan?

  Published on April 9, 2018
  Planting date research shows the optimum corn planting period for much of Michigan is beginning to middle of May. There are no agronomic or economic advantages to planting corn before April 20.

• What makes farmers likely to adapt to climate change?

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Small farmers in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with few assets are more likely to change their farming practices to adapt to climate change if they have access to weather information and are part of a local agricultural or natural resource management-r...

• Dormant oil for San Jose scale management in 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Considerations for effective and safe use of dormant oil on San Jose scale in apples.

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  Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds

  Published on October 23, 2017
  Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds.