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Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Drier and warmer weather is on deck, keep an eye out for insect damage. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Pest activity has increased over the past few weeks and growers are looking forward to a stretch of dryer weather. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Another cool, wet week continues to slow crop growth and field activities. -
Michigan chestnut update — May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Chestnut trees have broken bud, even in the far north regions of Michigan. Potato leafhopper have arrived in southern Michigan. -
EPA issues Section 18 label for Tough 5EC
Published on May 23, 2018
Herbicide labeled for post-emergence weed control in peppermint and spearmint. -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children. -
Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm
Published on May 22, 2018
As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 22, 2018
Published on May 22, 2018
The wet May continues. Rain and cooler weather will be replaced with summer-like weather this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 22, 2018
Published on May 22, 2018
Tart cherries are in full bloom, early bloom in apples is underway, and predicted wet weather over the weekend is a concern for disease management.