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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Freeze events a temporary setback for southwest Michigan producers. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Freezing nights have damaged plants and a cold spring has meant slow plant growth. -
Special local needs labels renewed for long-season chlorothalonil use on potato in Michigan in 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Bravo Weather Stik, Bravo Zn, Echo 720 and Echo 90DF 24(c) labels are available. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Widespread frost and freezing over three nights this week has packed a punch, and growers are now sprinting to plant with a forecast of rain. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
The arctic air mass continues to cover Michigan, and the northwest region had over six nights of frost/freeze risk. We will assess potential damage after tonight, which is predicted to be the last cold night this week. -
Assessing freeze injury to wheat in Michigan
Published on May 12, 2020
Late season frost can damage wheat, so scout now. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22. -
Should I irrigate ahead of the coming freeze?
Published on May 8, 2020
The benefits of irrigating early-sown vegetables depend on weather ahead of the freeze, but soil moisture can help retain heat.