MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Christmas tree scouting update – June 29, 2022

  Published on July 1, 2022
  Updates on insect, disease and farm practices in the Christmas tree industry.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report - June 30, 2022

  Published on June 30, 2022
  Heat related symptoms on plants are evident now, affecting quality of some crops and delaying or stunting growth in others.

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  What’s all the hype about the pipe?

  Published on June 30, 2022
  Pipeline systems for the transport of manure can be a cost-effective system for some farms.

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  Register for Michigan’s 2022 Tile Drainage Field Day

  Published on June 30, 2022
  Linking soil health, nutrient management, and water management to protect water quality and improve yield on Aug. 25.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 30, 2022

  Published on June 30, 2022
  Crops in non-irrigated fields are showing signs of water stress with average rainfall totals across south-central and southwest Michigan of only a quarter of an inch in the past two weeks.

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  Controlling yellow nutsedge in turfgrass

  Published on June 29, 2022
  Yellow nutsedge is appearing in turfgrass. This article describes nutsedge and presents control options for homeowners and professional applicators.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 29, 2022

  Published on June 29, 2022
  In southwest Michigan, a first-generation grape berry moth larva has been seen, while majority of clusters are in full bloom in northwest Michigan.

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  Tar spot management in corn topic of July 7 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

  Published on June 29, 2022
  MSU Extension field crop plant pathology specialist Martin Chilvers will present information that will help field crop producers make important decisions for managing tar spot in corn.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Cooler weather this week is a relief from last week’s heat, and cherry harvest is just around the corner.