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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable. -
Working women, the backbone of family farms
Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops. -
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit
Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest. -
First cucumber downy mildew outbreak of 2020 confirmed in Berrien County
Published on June 22, 2020
Growers are urged to apply fungicides immediately. -
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19
Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19. -
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture
Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
Aphid management in vegetable crops
Published on June 18, 2020
Aphids are a common pest in many vegetable crops. Learn about their management.