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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 7, 2023
Published on June 8, 2023
High daily temperatures and lack of rain increase the need for supplemental irrigation and promote insect pest outbreaks in blueberries. -
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources
Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them. -
Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans
Published on June 8, 2023
Tips for identifying and correcting manganese deficiency, a common nutrient deficiency in Michigan soybean fields. -
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn
Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field. -
Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan
Published on June 7, 2023
The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources. -
MSU Extension welcomes Chris Bardenhagen as new farm management educator
Published on June 7, 2023
Bardenhagen brings a vast range of experience in farming, law and research to MSU Extension. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023
Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must. -
Irrigation trends in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region.