Sample News
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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. -
Weed control after final harvest in asparagus
Published on June 24, 2020
Clean up asparagus fields now for greater yields next year. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Crop progress is going well overall with some specific issues on individual farms. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Field activities and irrigation continue. Downy mildew has been detected in the west side of the state. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected in southwest Michigan. It’s time to initiate a fungicide program in susceptible crops. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops. -
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit
Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest.