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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest is almost complete. Harvest of early blueberry varieties started this week in Allegan and Van Buren counties. Some high tunnel produced raspberries are also harvested, and summer raspberries will start soon. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey
Published on June 30, 2020
Michigan State University is seeking help to conduct a survey for QoI/FRAC 11 resistant powdery mildew populations around the Great Lakes region. -
Accelerating nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed
Published on June 25, 2020
Conservation adoption through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Are foliar fungicides plus insecticide tank mixture applications to soybeans profitable?
Published on June 25, 2020
On-farm research results collected from 2017 to 2019 can help soybean producers decide if they should apply foliar fungicide and insecticide tank mixtures in 2020. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020
Published on June 25, 2020
Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth. -
First true armyworm outbreak in wheat since 2010
Published on June 24, 2020
Fields with high levels of armyworm pressure could still yield 50% to 60% of their full potential. -
Managing botrytis bunch rot in grapes
Published on June 24, 2020
New grape fact sheet on botrytis bunch rot offers a variety of tools to protect grapes. -
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry
Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.