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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Another cool, wet week continues to slow crop growth and field activities. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2017 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2016
Participants at the 2016 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2017 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2016 by IR-4
Published on October 5, 2015
Participants at the 2015 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2016 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Spring beehive checklist - 5 things to look for in and around your hive
Published on March 28, 2014
Clear, still, early spring days are times to check overwintered honey bee hives. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 21, 2017
Published on June 21, 2017
Crops are flowering and fruiting, growers wrapping up planting and beginning harvesting. Things are going smoothly, but have an eye out for pests. -
Fungicides: Tools for vegetable disease management
Published on February 26, 2015
Fungicides are tools that, when combined with other tactics, can minimize vegetable diseases. -
Watch for Phytophthora on vine crops
Published on July 18, 2014
Rain favors the spread of this disease. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Integrate cover crops into your farming systems
Published on March 6, 2011
MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems -
Southwest Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
There is sunshine at last in the southwest region and a downy mildew alert in Berrien County. -
Soil test to get the best
Published on April 21, 2011
Warm weather makes farmers think about planting, and soil testing can ensure plants get what they need to thrive. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 12, 2017
Published on July 12, 2017
Disease incidence is increasing and the next wave of insect pests is on the horizon. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Downy mildew is still a concern, but so could powdery mildew. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Melons are reaching beyond the plastic, harvests of greens and radishes continue. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Understanding growing degree-days
Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests. -
Good time to review your vegetable production fertilizer practices
Published on March 1, 2012
Producers of high input, high value crops like fresh vegetables work hard at getting maximum production efficiency. With increased fertilizer prices, it serves growers well to review their approach to fertilizing their crops. -
What are these bumps on my vegetables?
Published on December 3, 2014
Edema or oedema: It doesn’t matter how you spell it, it still doesn’t look good. What is it, what causes it and how can I prevent it? -
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications
Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen. -
Pumpkin management in the final stretch
Published on September 9, 2019
The evidence of proper management shows up now. Some issues can still be addressed, but others required attention months ago.