Sample News
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Disease detected on cukes in Washtenaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples
Published on July 3, 2024
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately. -
Early summer crop water needs
Published on July 3, 2024
Effective early water management involves applying irrigation only when necessary to give the crop a strong start, while considering that over-irrigation can lead to losses of crop inputs. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2024
Published on July 3, 2024
Winter wheat harvest continued. More soybeans entered reproductive stages, and some commercial corn has begun to tassel. Second generation Colorado potato beetles were confirmed in potatoes. -
Wheat watchers week of July 1, 2024
Published on July 3, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
MSU Extension Master Gardeners to hold educational conference in August
Published on July 3, 2024
Join us Aug. 23-24 for the 2024 Master Gardener Conference and participate in tours, workshops and educational sessions focused on increasing and enhancing your scientific, research-based horticultural knowledge. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 3, 2024
Published on July 3, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is underway with fruit of excellent quality and flavor. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge. -
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling
Published on July 2, 2024
Weekly crop water use recommendations offer irrigators scientifically based guidance on how much irrigation water to apply when rainfall is insufficient. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Blueberry harvest starts while cherries wind down. Spotted wing drosophila problems are persisting.