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• The rapid diffusion of herbicides in farming in India: Patterns, determinants, and effects on labor productivity

  Published on July 1, 2017
  Gupta, S. D., Minten, B., Rao, N. C., & Reardon, T. (2017). The rapid diffusion of herbicides in farming in India: Patterns, determinants, and effects on labor productivity. The European Journal of Development Research, 29(3), 596-613.

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  Dawn Contreras, PhD

  Senior Extension Specialist
  contrer7@msu.edu
  517-353-3886
  

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  Cheikh Mbow

  Adjunct Professor, Environmental Science
  mbow@cse.sn
  

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  Bert Cregg

  Professor
  cregg@msu.edu
  517-353-0335
  

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  Michigan's vineyards are where grapes thrive and ripen with promise.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021

  Published on May 19, 2021
  This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 20, 2022

  Published on July 20, 2022
  The majority of Michigan's grape growing regions are in the mild grape growing season.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 8, 2022

  Published on June 8, 2022
  Clusters are expanding in northwest Michigan. Grape bloom is underway in southern parts of the state.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 28, 2023

  Published on June 29, 2023
  Get the latest insights on grape growth in Michigan. Explore vine development, canopy management, and potential concerns like drought and smoke. Stay informed about disease and insect issues. Essential for grape growers and viticulture enthusiasts.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Veraison is here. Harvest is coming!

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 10, 2022

  Published on August 10, 2022
  Veraison is here. Harvest is coming!

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021

  Published on June 2, 2021
  The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 4, 2025

  Published on June 4, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  A primer on decoding the sweet corn section of your seed catalog

  Published on March 13, 2018
  Before you can plant sweet corn, you have to order seeds, and to order seeds you have to wade through seed catalogs. Use this primer to understand abbreviations, evaluate the claims and make the right picks for your farm.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020

  Published on July 2, 2020
  It is a good year for pests that like hot weather.