MSU Extension Agriculture

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• Crumbly raspberry disorder being seen across Michigan

  Published on August 23, 2013
  Small, misshapen, crumbly fall red raspberry fruits can have several causes.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – Aug. 22, 2013

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Consider late season apple pests related to your harvest dates.

• Advice for beginning farmers

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Young dairy producers provide advice for a friend entering the business that might be pertinent for all dairy farmers.

• East central Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 22, 2013

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Crop conditions are variable throughout the east central region. Many areas are now seriously suffering from the dry weather.

• Sunscald and heat stress in apples could be an issue in the next week or two

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Apply apple sunscald protective materials right now prior to environmental conditions that lead to fruit damage.

• New MSU Extension floriculture/nursery crop educator for southwest Michigan

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Heidi Wollaeger joins the floriculture and nursery groups at MSU to assist the industries and deliver research-based information.

• Botector: A new biofungicide for control of Botrytis bunch rot in grapes

  Published on August 21, 2013
  Botector is a new biofungicide labeled for Botrytis bunch rot control of grapes. It is based on competitive exclusion of Botrytis cinera and can be used in organic production.

• Late summer grape disease update for 2013

  Published on August 21, 2013
  During July and early August, grape disease symptoms became more apparent, although well-managed vineyards continue to look fairly clean. Growers should continue regular monitoring.

• Creating a preharvest food safety checklist

  Published on August 21, 2013
  Keeping food safety as simple as possible is a continuing challenge. Using a preharvest checklist may simplify the process by helping to streamline food safety recordkeeping.

• Three little documents to comprehensive traceability of fresh produce

  Published on August 21, 2013
  Traceability is an important component of a fresh produce food safety plan. This article outlines three little documents that, when effectively implemented, will ensure traceability of fresh produce from farm to retailer.