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Michigan chestnut pest report the week of June 1, 2023
Published on June 5, 2023
Growers may need to continue to protect against black stem borer. There are a lot of chestnut pests expected to arrive in early June. -
Dry forecast: How will that impact weed control?
Published on June 1, 2023
Weeds under environmental stress are hard to control. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 31, 2023
Published on May 31, 2023
Insects and wildlife are attracted to growing plants in dry weather. Continued irrigation is a must. -
Christmas tree update – May 26, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Be prepared for continued warm temperatures and no precipitation. Irrigate trees wherever possible, especially on recently planted fields. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly across the region, and apple fruitlets are at sensitive stages for effective thinning. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 24, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
If things were better, there’d be an investigation. -
Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees
Published on May 24, 2023
Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 23, 2023
Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region.