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Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan
Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 24, 2017
Published on May 24, 2017
Dry conditions have planting and field preparation rolling on with few issues. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
It’s time to be on top of cucurbit downy mildew sprays for cucumbers, pickles and melons, and foliar disease programs in general. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops. -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 22, 2016
Published on June 22, 2016
Harvest is picking up for fruiting vegetables. Summer meetings are coming up. -
Dealing with water for irrigating
Published on February 3, 2012
The insurance of maintaining a produce crop with irrigation can be all but eliminated if the water being used contaminates the produce with food-borne illness. Here are a few considerations when implementing irrigation practices. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update — May 16, 2018
Published on May 16, 2018
Rained has brought most field activities to a standstill. -
Experts in crop pollination to present in webinar series
Published on January 11, 2017
Growers can prepare for spring by hearing about recent pollination research. -
East Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020
Published on April 29, 2020
It has been a nice spring to plant vegetables, all other stressful things considered. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumbers, and the weather on Monday was ideal for spread. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020
Published on June 3, 2020
A week of warm weather helps plants grow but may cause unseasonably early disease development. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 20, 2016
Published on July 20, 2016
Harvest is picking up for most summer crops, with limited pest pressure overall. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Viral infections can lead to traditional pumpkin varieties taking on a new appearance
Published on January 25, 2017
You didn’t plant an intentionally ugly pumpkin variety, yet you have dwarfed pumpkins with dimples and green splotches. Learn more about the causes and management options. -
East Michigan vegetable regional report – July 1, 2015
Published on July 1, 2015
Low temperatures and sunlight are slowing vegetable growth. -
Soil organic matter can decrease leaching potential of pesticides.
Published on March 24, 2011
Every chemical has a risk of moving through the soil profile, leaching and getting into groundwater. One variable that can minimize the risk of leaching is organic matter. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018
Published on April 25, 2018
Field activity and crop development are delayed due to cool weather. -
Finding cover crop seed made easy
Published on September 23, 2011
Sourcing cover crop seed can be challenging. This fact sheet is your No. 1 resource.