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Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2021
Published on May 28, 2021
Conditions remain dry as leaves expand and tree water demand increases. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021
Published on May 27, 2021
Rainfall this week is coming at a crucial time to get herbicides watered in and crops out of the ground and off to a good start as planting is nearing completion. -
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County
Published on May 27, 2021
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard
Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week. -
Dry conditions will impact early season weed control
Published on May 26, 2021
What do dry conditions mean for weed management? -
Video on how to use the fruit growth rate model for apple thinning
Published on May 26, 2021
This video will walk you through taking measurements and using the model in the Malusim app. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
With the warm weather came rapid fruit development. Water stress is showing up as a result of the lack of rain in southwest Michigan. -
Spray mixing adjustments for apple thinning – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
How to adjust between parts per million, ounces, tree row volume and more.