MSU Extension Corn

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Downy mildew is still a concern, but so could powdery mildew.

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  Combating corn tar spot

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers examines management strategies, impacts for emerging plant disease

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  Tar spot in the spotlight

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.

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  Focusing on food health worldwide

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Food Safety, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment, is focused on developing a healthier worldwide population through the foods that we eat.

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  MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020

  Published on June 25, 2020
  Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected in southwest Michigan. It’s time to initiate a fungicide program in susceptible crops.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Field activities and irrigation continue. Downy mildew has been detected in the west side of the state.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Crop progress is going well overall with some specific issues on individual farms.

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  First true armyworm outbreak in wheat since 2010

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Fields with high levels of armyworm pressure could still yield 50% to 60% of their full potential.