News
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Special local needs labels renewed for long-season chlorothalonil use on potato in Michigan in 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Bravo Weather Stik, Bravo Zn, Echo 720 and Echo 90DF 24(c) labels are available. -
Be familiar with common problems on Rieger begonias
Published on May 7, 2020
Scout for symptoms of some common pathogens and pests of begonia. -
Lesser celandine: An attractive spring weed that spreads with a vengeance
Published on May 7, 2020
Also known as fig buttercup, lesser celandine forms dense mats that outcompete shady turf and spring ephemerals. -
How to manage field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 2
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the non-chemical and chemical methods to control field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). -
Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress
Published on May 6, 2020
Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread. -
How to identify field bindweed in Christmas tree production – Part 1
Published on May 6, 2020
Learn the biological characters and how to identify field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). -
Blueberry weed control updates for 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
New materials and label changes in blueberry herbicide recommendations in the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide. -
Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for
Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly. -
Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns
Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf. -
Integrated management strategies for improved soybean cyst nematode control
Published on April 30, 2020
Evaluation of rotation, compost, chemicals and cover crops to manage soybean cyst nematode populations.