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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan.
Fungicide options to combat Fusarium head blight

Published on May 28, 2020
A new fungicide on the market claims to widen the window for treatment of Fusarium head blight.
Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

Published on May 28, 2020
Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.
Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

Published on May 28, 2020
Time to walk some fields.
Pandemic Food Safety: Trying Times

Published on May 27, 2020
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has been rolling back food safety regulations, diminishing processing safety requirements, and canceling or decreasing food and processing plant inspections.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

Published on May 27, 2020
A hot weekend allowed for fieldwork, planting and plant growth. Insect pests are starting to be active and weeds are growing quickly.
Michigan State University researchers awarded NIFA grant to examine potential food safety benefits of genetically modified corn

Published on May 27, 2020
Felicia Wu and David Hennessy, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have received USDA funding to study whether Bt corn has the ability to reduce aflatoxin, a toxin produced by corn mold.
Master sanitation schedules: A tool to effective cleaning and sanitizing

Published on May 27, 2020
Regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas on produce farms is important. A master sanitation schedule can help guide how frequently to clean certain parts of an operation.
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more

Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.