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East Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020

Published on July 1, 2020
Irrigate! The next two weeks call for hot and dry weather.
Improving soil health key to productivity, sustainability for African farmers

Published on July 1, 2020
Sieg Snapp and Regis Chikowo, researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, are helping farmers improve soil health and sustainability.
Supporting Michigan’s wine industry in challenging climatic conditions

Published on July 1, 2020
Despite the wine industry’s blossoming popularity, several factors can limit the success of wine grapes in Michigan’s climate. Paolo Sabbatini studies ways to mitigate damage.
Tar spot in the spotlight

Published on July 1, 2020
Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers
Giving back to growers

Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student.
Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants

Published on July 1, 2020
Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health.
The wisdom of crowds: What researchers can learn from local communities of natural resources stakeholders

Published on June 30, 2020
Can natural resource stakeholders accurately estimate fish populations and human pressures on the environment?
Cucumber downy mildew moves across Michigan

Published on June 30, 2020
A downy mildew outbreak has been found in cucumber fields in Monroe County.
Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey

Published on June 30, 2020
Michigan State University is seeking help to conduct a survey for QoI/FRAC 11 resistant powdery mildew populations around the Great Lakes region.