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Michigan hop pest report – May 22, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Michigan hopyards are in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon, and blueberry bloom is still going.
Regenerative agriculture in vineyards and orchards: Cover cropping considerations

Published on May 27, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, and strengthen farmer and community well-being, they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Help inform orchard pollination management! New survey seeks input from Michigan tree fruit growers

Published on May 27, 2026
The Michigan State University Tree Fruit Entomology Lab wants to know how Michigan tree fruit growers are managing pollination in their orchards.
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 21, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Black stem borer activity continues. Growers should be trapping for adults and treating vulnerable trees. Potato leafhopper could arrive at any time.
Are you recall-ready?

Published on May 27, 2026
Learn why food and beverage consumer packaged goods businesses should practice mock recalls regularly.
Crack the code on grass identification July 30-31 at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Published on May 27, 2026
Join botanists for this two-day grass identification course that blends fieldwork, lab sessions and expert instruction.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Apple trees are at petal fall and early fruit set this week, and stone fruit is out of the shuck in the west central region.
Undergrad to Post-Doc: Meet Anne Johnson

Published on May 27, 2026
Anne Johnson is an MSU Entomology alum whose path brought her back to MSU Entomology as a postdoctoral researcher studying biological control and emerald ash borer parasitoids.