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Michigan vegetable crop report – August 20, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Warm, dry weather increased crop growth but rainfall deficits remain. Asparagus rust is spreading, cucurbits face spider mites and mildew, cabbage looper is active in brassicas, and corn earworm pressure is high in west central sweet corn.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 19, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes.
New webinar series on major pest problems for nursery crops

Published on August 20, 2025
Michigan State University Extension and partners will host a Wednesday webinar series starting Sept. 17 on the top 35 nursery pest problems from the past four years.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 20, 2025

Published on August 20, 2025
Harvest is approaching for many early season apple varieties in southwest Michigan, with some varieties expected to be harvested a week earlier than normal depending on location.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 20, 2025

Published on August 20, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Register now for cover crop workshop in Frankenmuth

Published on August 20, 2025
Learn which cover crops produce the most biomass on your farm during this Sept. 4 workshop at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
Tough weeds? No effective herbicide options? Let MSU Extension know!

Published on August 20, 2025
Input from Christmas tree growers can influence future herbicide labeling decisions.
Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part II

Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what surfactants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.
Turf update: Stressful summer for turf on golf courses

Published on August 19, 2025
This was a summer of extreme temperatures, high humidity and precipitation excesses and deficiencies. The result was stressed turf, turf death and less than perfect turfgrass conditions throughout the summer.
Will an improved ARC-CO program pay more often?

Published on August 19, 2025
ARC-CO will eventually consider extreme market conditions, but support may not arrive until several years later.