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Help me save my blue spruce

Published on May 27, 2021
Spoiler alert—it might not be possible.
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County

Published on May 27, 2021
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021

Published on May 27, 2021
Rainfall this week is coming at a crucial time to get herbicides watered in and crops out of the ground and off to a good start as planting is nearing completion.
Video on how to use the fruit growth rate model for apple thinning

Published on May 26, 2021
This video will walk you through taking measurements and using the model in the Malusim app.
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard

Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021

Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible.
Dry conditions will impact early season weed control

Published on May 26, 2021
What do dry conditions mean for weed management?
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021

Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 25, 2021

Published on May 25, 2021
After a very hot, dry week in the region, much cooler weather and precipitation is expected.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021

Published on May 25, 2021
The recent warm weather has moved fruit crops along; sweet cherries are sizing, tart cherries are coming out of the shuck and apples range from petal fall to 3-4 millimeters.