Sample News
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Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America
Published on May 1, 2019
A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America -
Applying Apogee and Actigard to young apple trees
Published on May 1, 2019
Apogee and Actigard applied together can help suppress fire blight while not seriously delaying the trees filling their canopy space. -
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines
Published on May 1, 2019
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines, usually more rigorous than basic produce safety standards, only exist for a few crops. Learn which crops have them and how to answer audit questions when your crop doesn’t have them. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Rain halts field work and cool temperatures slow plant growth. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Not much is happening in the fields. Greenhouse growers should manage for temperature and humidity during these wet, cloudy days. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Cool temperatures and rain have brought a stop to most field activity. -
2019 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 1, 2019
PPO inhibitor (Group 14) herbicide resistance in Palmer amaranth was confirmed in 2018 as other herbicide resistance issues continue to spread. -
Broad-spectrum fungicides for vegetables
Published on May 1, 2019
Check out these broad-spectrum fungicide options available for use on multiple vegetable crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
No damage occurred following the recent freeze and snow. Sweet cherries are blooming. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
Cold temperatures have slowed tree fruit development and growers are balancing early season insect and disease control with tree growth.