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Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases.
Blue-green algae

Published on August 19, 2020
What it is and what you need to know to keep you (and your pets) safe.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
Dry conditions persist.
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down.
Maddy's best experience in grad school has been presenting her research at landscape conferences

Published on August 18, 2020
Maddy Dubelko, a graduate student in the Department of Horticulture, chose Horticulture as her advanced degree because she wanted to gain more knowledge about how to best manage ornamental plantings.
Celebrate Cucumbers with a Crunch!

Published on August 18, 2020
Celebrate this summer staple with Michigan’s Cucumber Crunch!
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

Published on August 18, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

Published on August 18, 2020
A derecho blew across the region last Monday, leaving damage in its wake. The most affected agricultural areas appear to be western and southern Berrien County.
Environmental DNA technology helping MSU researchers more accurately examine aquatic communities

Published on August 18, 2020
Two MSU researchers are using innovative technology that extracts DNA from lake water samples, painting a clearer picture of what lies beneath the water's surface.