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Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Potato leafhopper and mite levels are building. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived. -
Chestnut trees vulnerable to emerging black stem borer
Published on May 3, 2024
Growers should be monitoring for black stem borer and protecting vulnerable trees at this time. -
Register today for the MSU Chestnut Chat 2024 Summer Series
Published on April 18, 2024
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about commercial chestnut production. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 17, 2024
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat. -
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays
Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring. -
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
2024 Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available
Published on March 28, 2024
The Michigan Chestnut Management Guide offers important information at your fingertips and is available for free.