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West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Blueberry harvest continues with good yields and excellent fruit quality. Maintain a strict insecticide application program to keep spotted wing Drosophila under control. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples. -
GreenSeeker tool might help reduce your nitrogen costs
Published on August 19, 2019
Handheld crop sensors such as the GreenSeeker can be used to estimate in-season nitrogen needs in corn. -
Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 19, 2019
This article describes a method to help determine a starting point for short-term sales; it is not intended to be used for long-term contracts. -
Multileader apple production systems: Pros and cons for Michigan’s apple industry
Published on August 19, 2019
A discussion for growers considering adopting new high-density apple systems. -
2019 MSU Extension cover crop field days across Michigan
Published on August 16, 2019
Learn how to add cover crops to your rotation at one of the many cover crop field days coming up in Michigan. -
Western bean cutworm is alive and well in central Michigan
Published on August 15, 2019
Dry bean growers and crop consultants should begin scouting for damage this week. -
Northwest Michigan vineyard update – Aug. 15, 2019
Published on August 15, 2019
Pathogens are here and veraison is coming, so sample petioles for a sneak peek at vine nutrient status. -
Pre-harvest considerations and research vineyard update meeting
Published on August 15, 2019
Meet MSU’s new southwest viticulture specialist Katherine East on Aug. 23 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 14, 2019
Published on August 14, 2019
Veraison signals transition to preparing vineyards for the 2019 harvest. Scout your vineyards to help ensure good fruit quality.