News
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First spotted wing Drosophila detected for 2015 – traps should be out already
Published on June 16, 2015
Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring traps provide early warning of fly activity before most fruit are ripening. -
Vineyard IPM scouting report for June 15, 2015
Published on June 16, 2015
Bloom disease sprays are key to prevent fruit infection in the wet weather, and berry moth flight is winding down. -
2015 Sugarbeet Cercospora leaf spot fungicide applications could start early
Published on June 16, 2015
Cercospora leaf spot fungicide applications to sugarbeets may need to start earlier than normal because of environmental conditions and growth stage. -
Disease management considerations for winter-injured blueberries
Published on June 16, 2015
Suggestions for reduced-cost fungicide programs in winter-injured blueberry fields, and disease management considerations for replanting or renewal fields. -
Alternatives to chlorothalonil for potato late blight control
Published on June 15, 2015
Chlorothalonil for potato late blight control is in limited supply for 2015. Growers should consider these fungicide modifications. -
How to protect your yard and garden from deer and rabbits
Published on June 12, 2015
Smart tips for protecting your landscape and garden plants from deer and rabbit damage. -
Smart gardening for insects – cover up the rows!
Published on June 11, 2015
Using row covers to prevent insect damage is a smart gardening practice. -
Applying fungicides for white mold management in soybeans
Published on June 11, 2015
Factors to consider before applying a fungicide for white mold management in soybeans. -
Zing! registered for use against potato late blight and early blight
Published on June 10, 2015
A mixture of zoxamide and chlorothalonil, Zing! fungicide is registered for use against potato late blight and early blight in Michigan. -
Helpful tips for scouting alfalfa during the growing season – Part 2: Diseases
Published on June 9, 2015
Scouting alfalfa fields for diseases can potentially boost profits and help plan for subsequent seedings.