Long-Term Study Reveals New Insights on Colorado Potato Beetle By Michigan State University Extension|April 6, 2026 While heat remains strongest driver of Colorado potato beetle abundance, other factors also play key roles in predicting outbreaks.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
What You Need To Know About Kal91.3 — a New Genetically Engineered Potato By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|June 6, 2024 The Kal91.3 potato can be stored in cool temperatures for long periods of time and produce healthier and higher-quality potato chips.
25 Years of Project GREEEN’s Growth in Controlled Environment Agriculture By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|March 14, 2024 For a quarter century now, Michigan State University program has supported research on controlled environment agriculture and how to increase its viability.
What’s Being Done Now To Figure Out Blueberry Fruit Rot By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|December 6, 2023 Learn how a $3.95 million grant from USDA is being used to develop effective management strategies for blueberry fruit rot.
Scientists Searching for New Ways To Protect Potato Crops from Pests By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|November 14, 2023 A $6 million grant from USDA aimed to help researchers explore alternative management solutions in lieu of using neonicotinoids.
Pilot Project Aims To Put Precision Apple Growing on a Higher Plane Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 5, 2022 Michigan State University researchers and Dutch tech companies collaborate to demonstrate the potential of precision innovation in the orchard.
Tree Fruit Pest Authority Professor Larry Gut Passes Away at 67 Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 23, 2021 A global leader in using moth sex pheromones for mating disruption, Gut developed IPM programs that reduced dependence on pesticides.
$5.2 Million Awarded To Study Fire Blight in U.S. Apple and Pear Trees Posted by David Eddy|September 8, 2020 Find out more about the four-year project that will be led by two Michigan State University researchers.
Scientists Uncover Genetic Roadmap of Cultivated Strawberry Posted by David Eddy|February 26, 2019 Team of researchers also might be able to find genes that lead to increased flavor or aroma while maintaining firmness and shelflife.
Model Vineyard Looks To Maximize Concord Production By Brian Wallheimer|August 26, 2016 Watching Michigan ‘‘Concord’’ grape growers struggle with stagnant and sometimes declining prices, a team of researchers at Michigan […]
Beaudry, Watkins, And Davenport Named Fellows Of American Society for Horticultural Science Posted by Christina Herrick|September 3, 2015 Randolph Beaudry of Michigan State University (MSU), Joan Davenport of Washington State University (WSU), and Christopher Watkins of […]
How Canopy Structures Can Affect Sweet Cherry Productivity By Gregory Lang|August 31, 2015 We have previously explored orchard cover technologies to modify climatic risks in sweet cherry production, such as rain-cracking […]
Protect Hail-Damaged Grape Clusters From Botrytis Posted by Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 Recent hailstorms hit Northwest Michigan hard. Grapes, tart cherries, and apples orchards were hit by high winds and […]
Rainy Weather Causing High Risk For Phytopthora In Berries Posted by Christina Herrick|June 29, 2015 With the rainy weather the Midwest has recently received, the conditions for Phytophthora diseases increases. An increased risk […]
Finding A Cold-Hardy Peach Variety Is Not That Easy By Christina Herrick|June 26, 2015 Peach trees and cold temperatures don’t mix. Just ask growers in the Midwest and East as they are […]
Advantages Of Blueberry Renovation By Mark Longstroth|June 18, 2015 Blueberry fruit on last year’s wood and blueberry bushes require annual pruning to maintain vigorous growth. If pruning […]
Michigan State University To Host Field Day At Clarksville Research Center Posted by Christina Herrick|May 15, 2015 Michigan State University (MSU) will hold a field day on June 23 at Clarksville Research Center, 9302 Portland […]
Tips For Apogee Applications Posted by Christina Herrick|May 13, 2015 Michigan State University Extension educators say applications at king bloom petal fall help suppress fire blight.
Wind Machine, Electric Pruners Donated To MSU Research Center By Growing Produce Staff|March 25, 2015 New equipment to help protect research blocks from frost damage and provide center with latest technology.
Peach Training Systems Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All By Christina Herrick|February 27, 2015 Although pedestrian, ladderless orchards are increasing in California, growers in Pennsylvania are opting for tall V-training systems.
