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Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in research plot in southwest Michigan
Published on July 29, 2019
This is the first confirmed report in Michigan in 2019. Time to switch to proven downy mildew fungicides. -
Northwest Michigan midseason vineyard update
Published on July 26, 2019
We had a slow start to the season, with tepid temperatures and prolific precipitation. -
Corn tar spot outlook for 2019
Published on July 26, 2019
Tar spot has ben confirmed in Kent and Gratiot counties at low levels. Although tar spot is off to a slow start, continue monitoring for this disease. -
EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL
Published on July 26, 2019
CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL -
ReTain application at king bloom petal fall shows promise in increasing fruit set of SweeTango apples
Published on July 26, 2019
Plant growth regulator could be used at key timing to increase yield in shy-bearing SweeTango orchards, and has implications for other shy-bearing varieties in Michigan’s industry. -
Michigan chestnut scouting report – July 25, 2019
Published on July 25, 2019
Potato leafhopper populations are high around Michigan and growers continue reporting trees failing from winter damage. -
Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications. -
Michigan hop scouting report – July 25, 2019
Published on July 25, 2019
Hop downy mildew infections are widespread around Michigan and many growers are approaching a critical application window to protect cones from disease. -
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila are present and abundant; take action to protect susceptible fruit.