News
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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Cherries are ripening, apples are sizing and growers are focused on pest and disease management.
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New guide to organic management of spotted wing Drosophila released
Published on June 19, 2018
National team provides detailed information on non-chemical and insecticide approaches for fruit protection against spotted wing Drosophila.
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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan.
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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Small fruit crops in west central Michigan were in the middle of a heat wave with only scattered rain showers, increasing the need for supplemental irrigation.
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East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
It’s a much later season for spotted wing Drosophila in 2018. Recent monitoring shows how this pest can vary from year to year.
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Methods to combat diseases in vegetable crops
Published on June 19, 2018
Research on Phytophthora capsici identifies management practices that help prevent the spread of disease in vegetable crops.
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What is considered a farm under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule?
Published on June 18, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule defines a farm by its activities of growing, harvesting, packing or holding crops. Let’s explore some of the small but challenging aspects of that very simple definition.
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Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension
Published on June 15, 2018
Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017.