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East Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Crop progress is going well overall with some specific issues on individual farms.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan.
Managing botrytis bunch rot in grapes

Published on June 24, 2020
New grape fact sheet on botrytis bunch rot offers a variety of tools to protect grapes.
The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is back

Published on June 24, 2020
Organizations across the Great Lakes have teamed up to remind boaters and anglers to clean, drain, and dry their equipment.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumbers, and the weather on Monday was ideal for spread.
South Campus Animal Farms to focus on advancing mission of MSU teaching, research and outreach

Published on June 24, 2020
Unit will provide leadership to livestock farms located on-campus
First true armyworm outbreak in wheat since 2010

Published on June 24, 2020
Fields with high levels of armyworm pressure could still yield 50% to 60% of their full potential.
Weed control after final harvest in asparagus

Published on June 24, 2020
Clean up asparagus fields now for greater yields next year.
Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

Published on June 24, 2020
The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Field activities and irrigation continue. Downy mildew has been detected in the west side of the state.