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Managing tar spot of corn mid-season update
Published on August 5, 2022
With tar spot on everyone’s mind, let’s review management strategies and address frequently asked questions collected from farmers. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 4, 2022
Published on August 4, 2022
Disease and insect pressure remain low as corn and soybean progress through pod setting and grain fill stages. If timely rains keep us out of droughty conditions, the crops should continue to thrive this month. -
Removing water quickly from fields due to heavy rains topic for Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 11
Published on August 4, 2022
More frequent and heavier rains cause long periods of delay in fields without adequate drainage. MSU tile drainage specialist, Ehsan Ghane, will discuss options for managing increasing precipitation challenges. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing to put on size. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 3, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Early maturity testing results, early varieties just beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area. -
Michigan hop crop report for the week of Aug. 1, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Hop cones are at a critical window for disease management. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of Aug. 1, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 3, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Veraison is here. Harvest is coming! -
MSU Extension hosts first annual blueberry research field day
Published on August 2, 2022
Join MSU Extension for this blueberry-focused event on Aug. 24, 2022, in Fennville, Michigan. -
FDA CVM attempting to clarify ear implant labels for reimplant use
Published on August 2, 2022
After June 2023, reimplanting cattle with an ear implant that is not permitted for reimplantation on the label will no longer be appropriate.