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Top five summer questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline

Published on July 31, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.
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
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.
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.
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.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

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

Published on July 29, 2020
Remove harvested cucurbit fields ASAP!
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan.