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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. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021
Published on June 24, 2021
A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes. -
Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 9, 2018
Published on May 9, 2018
Field activity and crop development has rapidly increased. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 5, 2021
Published on May 5, 2021
Rollercoaster weather slowed planting progress this week. -
Time to switch: Managing black streak disorder in celery with cultivar selection
Published on May 23, 2012
Transplanting susceptible celery cultivars between May 25 and June 15 may result in high incidence of black streak. -
Food Safety Modernization Act exempt farms still have work to do
Published on January 19, 2016
Farms exempt from the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act produce rule still have to keep records to prove exemption and identify yourself at points of sale. -
Lime is to pH as antacids are to heartburn
Published on March 25, 2011
Managing your pH is a simple way to start improving plant nutrient availability and increasing crop yield. -
Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying
Published on May 29, 2013
In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide. -
Plan now for winter storage of pesticides
Published on November 2, 2015
Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter. -
Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week. -
Disease management tactics for vegetables
Published on February 26, 2015
A prerecorded webinar on vegetable disease management tactics is now available at the Online IPM Academy website. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards
Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season. -
Worried about cover crop termination? Interested in the latest cover crop developments?
Published on March 1, 2017
The Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference, March 15, 2017, offers researcher and farmer perspectives on cover crop use, termination and establishment in row crops, vegetables and forage/grazing. There’s still time to register! -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases.