Resources

  • Michigan Farmland Lease Template

    Published on July 20, 2026
    The Michigan Farmland Lease Template can be used for annual crops, orchards and other perennial plantings, and pastureland rental agreements.

  • Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry

    Published on June 25, 2026
    This fact sheet covers best practices for managing spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards.

  • Best Practices for Peach Orchards with Reduced Crop Load

    Published on June 9, 2026
    Strategies to balance input costs, canopy growth, and next season’s productivity.

  • Growing Native Seeds as a Supplemental Crop: A Guide for Michigan Blueberry Growers

    Published on May 28, 2026
    This guide is intended for Michigan blueberry growers interested in planting native plants on their farms. Using existing equipment and labor, growers can help increase farm productivity by supporting native plant production alongside farm operations.

  • Weather - Enviroweather

    Published on May 26, 2026
    Enviroweather helps users make pest, plant production and natural resource management decisions in Michigan by providing a sustainable weather-based information system.

  • Managing Ambrosia Beetles in Apple

    Published on May 20, 2026
    This 4-page fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.

  • Michigan Chestnut Management Guide

    Published on May 12, 2026
    This guide can be used to assist Michigan chestnut growers in making pesticide and nutrient management decisions. Included is a list of registered pesticides, an orchard activity calendar, and information on seasonal pests and managing nutrients.

  • El Gusano del Arándano

    Published on February 6, 2026
    El gusano del arándano, Rhagoletis mendax Curran, es una de las principales plagas de importancia económica en Michigan.

  • Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples

    Published on January 22, 2026
    This guide is intended to help growers and crop consultants identify the source of damage, pests, diseases and beneficial insects important to Michigan apples.

  • Michigan Chestnut Cost of Production, 2025

    Published on January 13, 2026
    This bulletin examines Michigan chestnut production, highlighting establishment costs, operating and harvest costs, and projected revenues for different yields. It also compares hand and machine harvest systems and their profitability.