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Michigan grape scouting report – September 25, 2024
Published on September 25, 2024
This year’s final report includes insights on vine growth, disease management, and weather forecasts to support your success. We wish you a successful harvest! -
New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents
Published on September 23, 2024
This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan. -
Quarantine issued to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid
Published on September 23, 2024
An internal Michigan quarantine looks to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid. -
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Published on September 23, 2024
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 19, 2024
Published on September 20, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
New resource on bees and butterflies available for your garden
Published on September 20, 2024
Download or print signs about five bees and five butterflies in Michigan. -
Avoid significant yield loss in soybeans by sampling for soybean cyst nematode
Published on September 20, 2024
Fall is the time to collect soil samples for soybean cyst nematodes to plan for next year. -
Harvest considerations for overly dry soybeans
Published on September 19, 2024
Should producers harvest overly dry soybeans or wait for rain to increase moisture levels? -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 19, 2024
Published on September 19, 2024
Soybean harvest started, and seed corn, potato, and hay harvests continued. Winter wheat and cover crop planting continued. -
Corn kernel dry down rates for Michigan
Published on September 19, 2024
Kernel dry down rates were much higher in 2021 and 2022 but lower in 2023 due to delayed maturity and wet conditions.