News
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Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts
Published on May 23, 2017
Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards. -
European crane flies observed around lawns and homes in southern Michigan
Published on May 22, 2017
European crane fly adults have been observed during the last three to four weeks. Here are some tips to prevent turf damage. -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 19, 2017
Published on May 19, 2017
This week’s update discusses mulching trees correctly, frost injury to plants and trees, and seedheads appearing in lawns. -
2017 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 18, 2017
Three new cases of resistant weeds were identified in 2017. -
Time to apply first GoalTender to seeded onions at one leaf stage
Published on May 17, 2017
Kill emerged broadleaf weeds while they are small. -
Pheromone catches of early-season pests cue sweet corn growers to do early-season scouting
Published on May 17, 2017
Black cutworm and true armyworm have been caught in relatively high numbers across the Midwest, including Michigan. Learn more about determining risk and scouting in your sweet corn plantings. -
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for May 15, 2017
Published on May 16, 2017
Widespread damage from recent frost, wild grape bloom may begin over the next two weeks, and continue protecting against phomopsis and black rot. -
Gall wasp management guidelines in blueberries for 2017
Published on May 16, 2017
Gall wasp emergence in Michigan blueberries is starting. -
Balance Flexx rotation restrictions changed for planting dry edible beans
Published on May 11, 2017
Growers who applied Balance Flexx in 2016 should not rotate to dry edible beans in 2017. -
Black stem borer management in spring
Published on May 9, 2017
The time to manage black stem borer is in spring when females are colonizing new trees. A few adults have been active since late April and we anticipate flight will surge as it warms up in May.