News

Dry field conditions create need for early season irrigation

Published on June 2, 2016
Delayed planting, delayed cover crop termination and late spring tillage increases the need for early season irrigation.
Spring 2016 field crop insect issues update for southwest Michigan

Published on June 2, 2016
Timely scouting is a critical component to a good insect pest management program.
Crop scouting and…ticks?

Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.
2016 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on June 2, 2016
Last year saw a record number of submissions for herbicide resistance screening of weeds; be aware of new confirmed cases in your area.
West central Michigan field crops regional report – June 2, 2016

Published on June 2, 2016
Scout winter wheat this week for stripe rust and monitor conditions for head scab infection.
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture

Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.
Flint, Michigan area urban agriculture report – June 1, 2016

Published on June 1, 2016
Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoop houses and market gardens are busy planting thanks to the warm, dry weather.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 1, 2016

Published on June 1, 2016
Good weather for planting increased activity across the region. Some harvests are starting for early markets.
Chestnut growers should be scouting for potato leafhopper

Published on May 31, 2016
Potato leafhopper has arrived in Michigan, carried north on warm air and storms from the southern states.
Using the plum curculio model to assist with management decisions in tart cherries

Published on May 31, 2016
Plum curculio are active in northwest Michigan and we have observed oviposition in several tree fruits. Scouting is essential if using Enviro-weather’s plum curculio model.