Chestnuts

Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series

Michigan State University Extension is hosting its 2024 Chestnut Chat Summer Series, with the next session on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The series offers seven interactive online meetings, f... more »

MCPC invites chestnut growers to annual Harvest Picnic

The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee and Verna Peck Farm near Battle Creek. ... more »

National Nut Grower seeks input on labor, pests and diseases

National Nut Grower is seeking input from stakeholders in the industry, including tree nut growers, farm advisors, Extension agents, researchers and others that are in the know. Pest and disease conc... more »

2024 Midwest Chestnut Producers annual meeting provides educational programs this March

Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) will host an annual educational and networking event March 8-9 at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 ... more »

Michigan chestnut growers should lookout for chestnut weevil

Burs are developing and scouting for chestnut weevil should be underway, according to the Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 10, reported by Michigan State University Extension’s E... more »