Resources

Lampshade Traps for Spotted Lanternfly - Materials List

Published on August 31, 2026
Options for acquiring lampshade trap materials for spotted lanternfly. Similar products are also available from local vendors and online retailers.
Lampshade Traps for Spotted Lanternfly

Published on August 31, 2026
How to concentrate SLF egg masses for detection, monitoring or removal.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on August 28, 2026
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 25, 2026
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Managing Ambrosia Beetles in Apple

Published on August 19, 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.
Inter-Industry Research Highlights Economic Importance of Michigan Fruits and Vegetables

Published on August 11, 2026
Sustainable profit margins are critical for any business to continue operations and serve its clients and the public. It is important to conduct industry and sector-level analysis to gauge where changes and support are needed.
Calibrating Single-Nozzle and Boom Sprayers

Published on August 10, 2026
Calibration is an essential step in the use of any application equipment.
Spraying Small Volumes

Published on August 10, 2026
Use this table to help figure equivalent rates of pesticides for different quantities of water.
Calibration of Air-blast Sprayers

Published on August 10, 2026
Accurate calibration is the only way to ensure that a sprayer is applying the intended amount of chemical.
2026 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Northwest Michigan Region

Published on July 29, 2026
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the northwest Michigan region.