News
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Humid weather increases Botrytis gray mold pressure in fall raspberries
Published on September 3, 2014
Botrytis gray mold is common in fall raspberries. Alternate fungicides with different modes of action and add protectants to the tank-mix. -
Root rot on dry beans common under cool, wet growing conditions
Published on September 2, 2014
The 2014 summer will be remembered as cool across northern Michigan, with late dry bean planting caused by a wet June. -
Irrigation water management and soybean diseases
Published on September 2, 2014
Soybean producers will need to understand and implement short-term and long-term management practices to reduce the occurrence of white mold, sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematodes, and produce high soybean yields under irrigation. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 29, 2014
Published on August 29, 2014
A single brown marmorated stink bug adult and two nymphs were caught near Stevensville, Michigan during the week of Aug. 22-29, 2014. -
Revised Christmas Tree Pest Manual now available
Published on August 28, 2014
The Third Edition of the Christmas Tree Pest Manual is now available both online and in print. -
Douglas fir needle midge damage showing up in Christmas tree plantations
Published on August 28, 2014
Douglas fir needle midge larvae cause galls to form on current-year needles. Infested needles drop from the tree in the fall, usually just before harvest. Severe infestations can cause needle loss, a serious problem for Christmas trees. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014
Published on August 26, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Don’t let bunch rots ruin your grapes
Published on August 26, 2014
If humid conditions persist, Botrytis pressure may be high this year. Remove leaves from around grape clusters and protect clusters with effective fungicides. -
Insect update for late August 2014
Published on August 25, 2014
An update on corn rootworm and soybean aphid populations, as well information on when and if to spray for soybean aphids this late in the season. -
Tomato late blight pressure is high
Published on August 22, 2014
Tomato late blight disease is widespread in home gardens.