News
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Controlling weeds in edible soybeans in Michigan
Published on April 30, 2014
Weed control is a major concern for the new crop edamame, also known as edible soybean. -
Cherry leaf spot: Balancing the need to prevent early infections with bee safety
Published on April 29, 2014
Recommendations to balance a successful, early-season cherry leaf spot control and be mindful of honey bee colonies. -
Monitor vineyards for cutworms and flea beetles during bud swell growth stage
Published on April 29, 2014
Time spent monitoring vineyards for cutworms and flea beetles can avoid costly pest damage. -
Minimizing pesticide exposure to bees in fruit crops
Published on April 29, 2014
Use these practices and guidelines for minimizing exposure of bees to pesticides while still managing pests and disease in fruit crops. -
Now is the time to prevent crabgrass
Published on April 28, 2014
Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications. -
Botrytis blight conditions expected in greenhouses
Published on April 28, 2014
Greenhouse growers will be challenged by the seven-day weather forecasts for cloudy and rainy conditions favoring Botrytis blight. Remembering cultural practices and correct fungicides will help until we get more sunshine. -
Annual invasion of garlic mustard is now underway
Published on April 28, 2014
Help rid local woodlands of this unwelcome invader by organizing a garlic mustard pull in your neighborhood. -
Pesticides registered for use on Michigan hops fact sheet updated for 2014
Published on April 25, 2014
Review pesticide labels for changes to ensure legal use of pesticides on Michigan-grown hops. -
Asparagus miner degree-day model now available on MSU Enviro-weather
Published on April 24, 2014
The asparagus miner growing degree day model is now live on MSU Enviro-weather to help with scouting. Obtain real-time information about the abundance of adults, larvae and pupae in your fields. -
Odious asparagus miner and odorous asparagus
Published on April 24, 2014
Do your asparagus smell tasty to the pests in your fields? Learn about the odors your crop gives off and how we can use them to improve pest management.