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Cover Crop Virtual Field Day on Sept. 2 to feature early interseeding into corn
Published on August 26, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch virtual event will highlight farms around the state and experts to answer your questions. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues. -
Benefits of side-disking hop rows
Published on August 25, 2020
Side disking helps prevent cross cultivation, reduces weeds and prevents alley growth. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bugs were detected adjacent to an apple block at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Blueberries are quickly coming to an end and raspberries are in harvest. Fruit quality is excellent but in some late season blueberry varieties, fruit size has been impacted by the long drought. -
Bird damage reduction strategies utilizing viticultural practices
Published on August 25, 2020
Bird damage begins around veraison and continues until late fall/winter when grapes are harvested for ice-wine production. If you don't have bird control, crop losses can reach up to 95% and 60% in red and white varieties, respectively. -
Participate in the Soybean Virtual Field Day on Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 20, 2020
This field day is an excellent opportunity to learn more about current MSU soybean research and management recommendations, ask questions of experts and earn pesticide recertification credits.