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The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards
Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties. -
Wheat watchers week of June 17, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Soybeans began flowering, side dressed nitrogen applications continued in corn, and wheat kernels began to dry down. -
Considering double-crop soybeans after a winter cereal this year?
Published on June 20, 2024
The unusually rapid winter wheat crop development this spring may result in increased interest in planting double-crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice. -
Identifying soybean reproductive growth stages
Published on June 20, 2024
Key management decisions are made during the reproductive growth stages in soybean, so being able to identify each stage is critical. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
It’s been warm. Hops are ahead of schedule in most areas. -
The comeback of the European corn borer?
Published on June 19, 2024
Join MSU Extension to hear Jocelyn Smith discussing European corn borer during the June 27 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.