News
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Scout for stripe rust and other wheat leaf diseases now
Published on May 12, 2016
Some leaf diseases in wheat developed early this season and bear watching, particularly stripe rust. -
Alfalfa weevil larval feeding starting in southern Michigan alfalfa fields
Published on May 11, 2016
Alfalfa weevil threshold damage levels are low, however fields should be examined for signs of tip feeding from now until the first cutting is harvested. -
Late spring presents weed problems for onion growers
Published on May 11, 2016
Onions are growing slowly, but weeds are growing well. -
Soybeans tolerant to growth regulator herbicides discussed at breakfast meeting
Published on May 11, 2016
New herbicide-tolerant crops that will expand the weed control options for soybeans have been developed. However, they are not ready for the 2016 season. -
2016 Hands-on hop scouting workshops
Published on May 10, 2016
Come learn about best scouting practices in the field at four free hop scouting workshops. -
Fungicide efficacy update for cherry leaf spot management
Published on May 10, 2016
A review of 2015 cherry leaf spot infection and fungicide efficacy for management in 2016. -
Controlling downy mildew on hop
Published on May 6, 2016
Growers should consider an aggressive spring control program for controlling downy mildew on hop. -
Don’t remove pine shoot beetle trap logs too early
Published on May 4, 2016
This year's cold spring is a good example of why growers should use growing degree-days to determine the window for collecting pine shoot beetle adults and destroying trap logs. -
Cedar-apple rust: A tale of a fungal disease with two hosts
Published on May 4, 2016
Cedar-apple rust is a fungal disease found on cedar and apple trees, and affects each host differently. -
Interior needles casting in Concolor fir
Published on May 3, 2016
The fungal pathogen Phyllosticta spp. is causing the interior needles of Concolor fir to turn brown in landscapes and Christmas tree fields.