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Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 1 of 3: Optimal soil temperature for planting
Published on April 18, 2019
Timing for planting corn and other field crops is based in part on when soil temperatures are optimal for seed germination and seedling emergence. -
High sandhill crane populations? Don’t overlook planter box treatment with Avipel.
Published on April 18, 2019
Consider using the powder formulation of Avipel seed treatment for last-minute application in the planter box if you are dealing with a large sandhill crane population. -
Deadline for commenting on draft guidance on Produce Safety Rule approaches
Published on April 18, 2019
The FDA is accepting feedback around newly issued draft guidance regarding the Produce Safety Rule. The deadline to comment is April 22! -
Tomato leaf mold in hoophouse tomatoes
Published on April 17, 2019
High hoophouse humidity can lead to tomato leaf mold. Learn about disease basics and organic and conventional control options here. -
Early season sprays for managing San Jose scale
Published on April 16, 2019
Considerations for spring management of tree fruit pests like San Jose scale. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
Updated apple cropload management models are available
Published on April 16, 2019
New versions of the Carbohydrate Model and Predicting Fruitset Model are available to apple growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A cool April slows fruit tree development. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
With cold nighttime temperatures over the last week, fruit growth and development has been slow.