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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2019 Annual Report
Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Student Organic Farm enhances scholarship, research, and education in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Blueberries are in full bloom and early varieties are at petal fall. Bees are very active in all small fruit crops and pesticide applications need to be made to avoid exposing pollinators to harmful pesticide products. -
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides
Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides. -
Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field
Published on June 1, 2020
White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management. -
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about
Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan. -
Irrigation management to reduce cost and foliar disease
Published on June 1, 2020
Understanding the disease triangle, water management and leaf wetness influence on foliar disease, when to apply a fungicide, and a review of what we’ve learned so far on how to best manage tar spot. -
Urban agriculture and agriculture-like sample zoning text available to local governments in Michigan
Published on May 29, 2020
Local government should encourage urban agriculture. But there needs to be proper safeguards and a consensus to balance agriculture activities without undesired impacts in the neighborhood. -
Blueberry growers need to focus on Anthracnose fruit rot as bloom ends
Published on May 28, 2020
During bloom, it makes sense to focus on managing fruit rot diseases, and new information and tools are available to help.