News
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.
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Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.
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Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates for southwest Michigan
Published on August 11, 2020
Apple harvest for most of the state is a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.
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Western bean cutworm at peak flight in northeast Michigan
Published on August 10, 2020
High flight numbers recorded across region, growers are encouraged to scout and consider control.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – Aug. 6, 2020
Published on August 6, 2020
Cooler temperatures and timely rain this past week have been a welcome site, but it may be triggering an increase in foliar disease, particularly in corn.
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Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused.
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Is alfalfa autotoxicity the cause of your poor alfalfa stand?
Published on August 6, 2020
Join the MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 13, 2020, with Kim Cassida as she talks about the nuances of this problem.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up.
