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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Cucumber downy mildew moves across Michigan
Published on June 30, 2020
A downy mildew outbreak has been found in cucumber fields in Monroe County. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey
Published on June 30, 2020
Michigan State University is seeking help to conduct a survey for QoI/FRAC 11 resistant powdery mildew populations around the Great Lakes region. -
Accelerating nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed
Published on June 25, 2020
Conservation adoption through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Are foliar fungicides plus insecticide tank mixture applications to soybeans profitable?
Published on June 25, 2020
On-farm research results collected from 2017 to 2019 can help soybean producers decide if they should apply foliar fungicide and insecticide tank mixtures in 2020. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020
Published on June 25, 2020
Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth. -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumbers, and the weather on Monday was ideal for spread. -
Managing botrytis bunch rot in grapes
Published on June 24, 2020
New grape fact sheet on botrytis bunch rot offers a variety of tools to protect grapes.