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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
Cooler weather means more SWD activity; blueberry and other berry crops must be protected against infestation. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops. -
Protect onions against Stemphylium leaf blight
Published on July 27, 2018
Project GREEEN onion field research yields important results. -
Downy mildew found in Michigan cucumbers in 2018
Published on July 25, 2018
Downy mildew confirmed in Berrien County for the 2018 season. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2018
Published on July 24, 2018
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are continuing. Keep protecting fruit through harvest season. -
Organic management field day on Sept. 19 at Kellogg Biological Station
Published on July 23, 2018
A team of researchers will present information and demonstrate organic weed, pest, disease control and fertility managements along with current research results in organic production. -
Scout sweet corn for western bean cutworms
Published on July 23, 2018
Western bean cutworm moth emergence and flight is increasing in much of Lower Michigan. -
Field crop insect update for July 23, 2018
Published on July 23, 2018
An update on armyworms, sucking pests and western bean cutworms in Michigan field crops, with a special concern for growers in the Thumb with the dry weather conditions and sucking pests. -
Anthony VanWoerkom joins North Central Region IR-4 as new regional field coordinator
Published on July 23, 2018
The Department of Entomology and North Central Region IR-4 welcome Entomology alumnus Anthony VanWoerkom as the new regional field coordinator beginning Aug. 1, 2018. -
Soybean cyst nematode field meeting planned for Aug. 8 in Fairgrove
Published on July 20, 2018
Learn how soybean cyst nematodes are overcoming resistance in soybeans and what you can do about it.