News
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Rain halts field work and cool temperatures slow plant growth. -
Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America
Published on May 1, 2019
A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America -
Applying Apogee and Actigard to young apple trees
Published on May 1, 2019
Apogee and Actigard applied together can help suppress fire blight while not seriously delaying the trees filling their canopy space. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Not much is happening in the fields. Greenhouse growers should manage for temperature and humidity during these wet, cloudy days. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Cool temperatures and rain have brought a stop to most field activity. -
2019 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
PPO inhibitor (Group 14) herbicide resistance in Palmer amaranth was confirmed in 2018 as other herbicide resistance issues continue to spread. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
No damage occurred following the recent freeze and snow. Sweet cherries are blooming. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
Cold temperatures have slowed tree fruit development and growers are balancing early season insect and disease control with tree growth. -
The rise of the mummy: Mummy berries in Michigan
Published on April 30, 2019
Mummy berry of blueberries has been found throughout Michigan and management strategies should be implemented to protect shoots. -
Using degree days to predict pest and crop development in blueberries
Published on April 30, 2019
MSU’s Enviroweather system can help you predict crop and pest development.