News
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Where did all the blueberries go?
Published on November 20, 2018
The 2018 Michigan blueberry crop was the lowest since 2005 when the crop was hurt by spring freezes.
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Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2019 by IR-4
Published on October 2, 2018
Participants at the 2018 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2019 IR-4 food-use research program.
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing.