Sample News
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Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan
Published on July 16, 2021
First detection in 2021 made in Saginaw County. -
Michigan wheat harvest update – July 15, 2021
Published on July 15, 2021
Wheat producers are facing challenges during wheat harvest. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2021
Published on July 15, 2021
Rainy weather requires attention to disease scouting and management. Some regions are half way to harvest. -
Determining R3 growth stage in soybean
Published on July 15, 2021
Correctly identifying R3 growth stage in a soybean field is critical for various management decisions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 15, 2021
Published on July 15, 2021
Weeks of wet and humid weather may be coming to an end this weekend, and this may trigger a change in crop scouting needs as we hit reproductive stages in corn and soybean. -
Managing soybean diseases with foliar fungicide applications
Published on July 14, 2021
The cool, wet weather increased interest in applying foliar fungicides to soybeans. Learn how to maximize fungicide performance and return on investment. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 14, 2021
Both sweet and tart cherry harvest is underway; rains have cracked sweet cherries but helped size tart cherries. Growers are moving through harvest quickly. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Warm, wet conditions this week will give way to hot dry conditions next week. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Blueberry harvest is underway in south and west central Michigan. Fruit is of excellent quality and yields are good. -
Bulletin E-3415: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Field Crops released
Published on July 13, 2021
A new resource from the Beginning Farmers DEMaND series