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Weekly Beet - July 31, 2020

Published on July 31, 2020
In this weeks edition - H.R. Workshop and Course offerings. Funding Opportunitiy. Installing Teams. MSU Academic Calendar.
Faces of the Network: Garrett Ziegler, MSU Extension

Published on July 30, 2020
Faces of the Network Interview: Garrett Ziegler’s Farm to Institution Journey
Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!

Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension.
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 8: Syrphid flies

Published on July 30, 2020
Syrphid flies are the hummingbirds of the fly world.
July/August corn water needs

Published on July 30, 2020
The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020

Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week.
East Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
A large assortment of vegetables are going to market now. Old crops in finished fields should be destroyed to limit pest buildup.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
Farm markets across the region are opened.
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
It’s time to be on top of cucurbit downy mildew sprays for cucumbers, pickles and melons, and foliar disease programs in general.
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Summer maintenance

Published on July 29, 2020
Check frequently for insects and diseases to control them early and protect plants.