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Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Remove harvested cucurbit fields ASAP! -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
A large assortment of vegetables are going to market now. Old crops in finished fields should be destroyed to limit pest buildup. -
Michigan State University researcher receives grant to study turkey breast muscle development
Published on July 29, 2020
Gale Strasburg, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will examine how temperature affects meat quality with $500K USDA NIFA grant -
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Summer maintenance
Published on July 29, 2020
Check frequently for insects and diseases to control them early and protect plants. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
It’s time to be on top of cucurbit downy mildew sprays for cucumbers, pickles and melons, and foliar disease programs in general. -
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination
Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing. -
MSU students receive honorable mention (3rd place) in 2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition
Published on July 28, 2020
A MSU interdisciplinary student team led by Amanda Wakefield received Honorable Mention (3rd place) in the Master Plan category of the 2019 EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge student design competition. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Apples are sizing nicely as the drier summer days are upon us. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing. -
Cover crops are on deck as wheat and other small grains are being harvested
Published on July 28, 2020
Cover crops after wheat can help to protect your soil and minimize pest pressure for the upcoming crop. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) continues as the major threat for blueberries and raspberries. Timely insecticide applications and fruit sampling after each application is critical to ensure the effectiveness of your SWD control program. -
Appreciate your lake
Published on July 28, 2020
Celebrate lakes appreciation month by expanding your lake knowledge. -
CANR State of the College - July 27, 2020
Published on July 27, 2020
A State of the College Q&A with CANR Leadership. -
Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging
Published on July 27, 2020
As we’ve discussed in prior posts, trace contaminants and residues can make their way into our food system. In this post, we’ll discuss the important role of packaging. -
New paper published in 'Forestry' on carbon implications of Analog Forestry in Ecuador
Published on July 27, 2020
Raúl Ramos Veintimilla, David MacFarlane, and Lauren Cooper explain the potential of an alternative silvicultural system called Analog Forestry (AF). -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.