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MIFFS women in agriculture vermicomposting project

Published on August 29, 2016
A vermicomposting project on a Flint area women’s development farm has been established to help improve soil and plant health, and build community self-reliance.
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – August 26, 2016

Published on August 29, 2016
Recent precipitation has improved the crop outlook, but diligent pest scouting continues to be important as crops approach maturity.
Corn ear rots and mycotoxins

Published on August 29, 2016
Now is the time to begin scouting for corn ear molds. New corn disease management guides are available.
Check corn now for western bean cutworm damage before harvest

Published on August 26, 2016
Alert! There have been numerous reports of high western bean cutworm infestations and damage in south and central Michigan, including in Bt corn hybrids.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 26, 2016

Published on August 26, 2016
High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report of 2016.
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report – August 25, 2016

Published on August 25, 2016
Egglaying by fourth generation grape berry moth should begin during the next week across the region. Recent heavy rain and morning dew will increase the risk of downy mildew.
MSU Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program tops 75,000 visitors

Published on August 24, 2016
It rained and rained, but that didn’t keep visitors from attending Breakfast on the Farm in Tuscola County.
Southeast Michigan vegetable regional report – August 24, 2016

Published on August 24, 2016
Heat and drought subside as harvest continues.
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh

Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers.