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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023
Published on July 20, 2023
Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 19, 2023
Published on July 19, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Disease detected on cukes in Saginaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples
Published on July 19, 2023
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately. -
Bee Palooza
Published on July 18, 2023
After a three year hiatus, Bee Palooza 2023 returns. Presented by the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages where everyone can “bee” a scientist. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 18, 2023
Published on July 18, 2023
Continuing harvests, spotted wing Drosophila catches, and preparing for brown marmorated stink bug. -
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?
Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields. -
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”
Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen. -
Fungicide use for managing white mold in soybeans
Published on July 13, 2023
Consider these factors when deciding if and when fungicides should be applied to manage white mold in soybeans, as well as selecting effective fungicides and equipping and operating sprayers. -
Managing heat stress in the feedlot with nutrition
Published on July 12, 2023
In addition to amenities that can cool cattle, nutritional considerations may be another means to help manage heat stress in feedlot cattle.