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Welcome to the home page for the Extension at Clarksville Horticultural Experiment Station. MSU Extension is positioned as a statewide information and education delivery network applying university level, research based knowledge to locally identified critical issues.
We invite you to use the links to the right to explore information and events in each of our programming areas. You can also learn more about our staff or Clarksville Horticultural Experiment Station as well as visit selected Internet links below.
The Clarksville Horticultural Experiment Station hosts research on small fruits and tree fruits for Michigan growers, as well as research on wheat scab and weed control in a variety of crops. Scientists at the 440-acre station in Ionia County are studying variety development, fruit thinning and growth regulators, dwarf rootstocks for fruit trees, weed control, integrated pest management, and new pruning and training practices. All the research is aimed at making agricultural production more profitable and efficient for growers, while offering environmentally responsible methods to control pests. The Clarksville station is home to several organic research plots. Michigan is the nation’s No. 1 producer of blueberries and tart cherries and the No. 3 producer of apples. The state is also in the top 10 for production of sweet cherries and plums, and is No. 11 in production of winter wheat. Fruit adds more than $155 million to the state’s economy each year, and wheat adds $108 million.
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MSU Extension for the 21st century will move Michigan forward
MSU Extension has conducted a vigorous internal discussion focused on resculpting itself into a 21st-century organization, while continuing its dedication to furthering the quality of life and prosperity of Michigan citizens. The program now will carry that conversation to its external stakeholders, starting with partners in state government.
“The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Michigan State University Cooperative Extension have historically provided relevant, responsive services that were tailored to our rural communities," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm. "As Michigan moves from rust to green, these programs will be focused on enhancing our local communities’ efforts to collaborate and innovate in the new clean energy economy. I support continued funding for this restructuring, with its emphasis on growing Michigan's new green economy.” Read the entire announcement on the MSU News site. |
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Intergrated Pest Management
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach for managing insects, weeds and plant diseases that combines the use of biological control, cultural, physical, and chemical tactics in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.
The Crop Advisory Team (CAT) Alert newsletters feature timely pest management information based on current conditions. MSU faculty and Extension field staff write and pest management concerns. Select one of the four editions: fruit, vegetable, field crop and landscape. With the exception of the landscape edition, the information is primarily for commercial production of crops.
MSU Diagnostic Services;
Diagnostics Services was established in 1999 as a multi-disciplinary plant health and pest diagnostic facility. Clients (growers, nusery managers, greenhouse operators, home-owners, etc). may submit samples for diagnosis of many types of problems. Samples can be analyzed for the presence of insect pests, pathogens or nematodes. Our weed scientist performs weed identifications and deals with herbicide related problems or issues.
Emerald Ash Borer
This Web site provides information from Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the USDA Forest Service, and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to help you find answers to your questions about EAB. It also provides links to other EAB-related Web sites. Please refer back often, as information changes frequently.
CyberBeeNet (Biology, Research, Beekeeping)
Exotic Forest Pests information website:
Includes information on gypsy moths, emerald ash borers and other exotic pests.
MSU Pesticide Education
Enhancing Beneficial Insects with Native Plants
For the best local information check with your local MSU Extension office, listed by county in the directory.
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