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CSUS alumna spotlight: Deepa Iyer

Published on May 24, 2021
Deepa shares what makes her work as a farmer and educator meaningful.
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021

Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week.
Delayed and variable soybean emergence

Published on May 20, 2021
Learn how to assess and respond to the delayed and variable soybean emergence caused by seed corn maggots, crusting or dry soil conditions.
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants.
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 17, 2021

Published on May 20, 2021
Temperatures are warming and conditions remain dry across much of the state.
MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather.
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email.