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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila are in all berry fields and blueberries are entering the window of susceptibility to its attack. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete. -
Animal welfare for youth: Part 1 – What is animal welfare?
Published on July 7, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject. -
MSU Extension farm business management educators hold webinar to assist with farm taxes
Published on July 6, 2020
The webinar, scheduled for July 17 at noon, will help farmers collect all the necessary information for tax season. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
It is a good year for pests that like hot weather. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Downy mildew is still a concern, but so could powdery mildew. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
It has been hot, and it will stay hot. Be on the lookout for downy mildew, thrips, aphids and spider mites. -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Irrigate! The next two weeks call for hot and dry weather.