News
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.
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West central Michigan small fruit report – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila remains the major threat for blueberries and raspberries in the entire Michigan fruit growing regions. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical to prevent fruit damage.
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 9, 2020
Published on July 9, 2020
Drought conditions across much of the Corn Belt have hit Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Rainfall is needed before we reach critical growth stages in our major crops.
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Moisture stress and high temperature effects on soybean yields
Published on July 9, 2020
How soybeans respond to moisture stress and how yield is reduced by stress occurring at various growth stages.
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East Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Dry weather is showing its effects on some crops.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Keep tabs on insect pests in a hot, dry year.
