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West central Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
High rainfall and warm temperatures this week could favor Phytophthora capsica. Take action to protect your cucurbits.
Michigan vineyard pest scouting report – July 3, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
Target dates for grape berry moth controls are approaching and there is significant downy disease pressure in southwest Michigan vineyards.
Congratulations to John and Fina

Published on July 3, 2019
Congratulations to John and Fina
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
Managing tree fruit diseases is the primary concern for regional growers with the continued high levels of rainfall and humidity.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
The heat promotes vegetable growth as well as insect activity and disease development.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019

Published on July 3, 2019
Higher temperatures result in increased plant growth.
We have a new #ShadeLab member!

Published on July 3, 2019
We have a new #ShadeLab member!
Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature

Published on July 3, 2019
The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage.
As calendar pages turn to July, Michigan State University Extension encourages readers to keep the June Dairy Month celebration going!

Published on July 2, 2019
Dairy farmers work 365 days a year to provide wholesome and nutritious dairy products so consumers can enjoy them all year long!
Wet year irrigation decisions

Published on July 2, 2019
At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.