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Weed control after final harvest in asparagus
Published on June 24, 2020
Clean up asparagus fields now for greater yields next year. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan. -
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit
Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest. -
First cucumber downy mildew outbreak of 2020 confirmed in Berrien County
Published on June 22, 2020
Growers are urged to apply fungicides immediately. -
What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?
Published on June 19, 2020
The invasive viburnum leaf beetle and larvae have been noticed devouring shrubs in Michigan. -
Aphid management in vegetable crops
Published on June 18, 2020
Aphids are a common pest in many vegetable crops. Learn about their management. -
Aster leafhoppers in carrots and celery: To spray or not to spray?
Published on June 18, 2020
Helping growers accurately time sprays for aster leafhoppers in carrots and celery. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
Vinifera grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. Disease control is still critical and berry moth catches are peaking. -
Cucumber downy mildew update on spore detection
Published on June 17, 2020
Update from Michigan’s spore detection network for June 17, 2020. -
How to identify and manage common groundsel in nurseries and greenhouses
Published on June 15, 2020
New fact sheet on identifying and controlling common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) in nurseries and greenhouse container production.