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  Common questions and answers about tobacco mosaic virus

  Published on April 11, 2014
  Tobacco mosaic virus is highly transmittable through greenhouses and raises a lot of questions among growers. MSU Extension answers these questions here.

• Regional reports on southwest Michigan fruit – March 22, 2012

  Published on March 22, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for southwest Michigan.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019

  Published on August 7, 2019
  Cucurbit diseases are on the uptick.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013

  Published on April 2, 2013
  After a cold March, fruit and other perennials are slowly starting growth.

• Poly-coated urea as a season-long nitrogen source for sweet corn

  Published on January 21, 2016
  The objective was to determine if one application of poly-coated urea prior to planting can provide season-long nitrogen to sweet corn while maintaining yield of number, weight and ear characteristics comparable to split urea applications.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Orchards in bloom have been buzzing with pollinator activity during this beautiful weather.

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  MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology supports 125 years of workforce development in Michigan

  Published on April 2, 2019
  The Institute of Agricultural Technology celebrates 125 years of supporting agricultural training starting as short courses at the State Agricultural College, now Michigan State University. On March 31, 164 IAT students graduated.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Finally, some rain! Expect more disease and continued insect pressure.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  Tart cherries are in full bloom and apple bloom is starting. Growers are finding time between forecasted rains to protect blossoms and leaves.

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  Blog post: Oops! Don’t get me wrong!

  Published on October 30, 2018
  Blog post by BSP Fellow Violet Acumo.

• Vineyard IPM scouting report for September 22, 2014

  Published on September 23, 2014
  Niagara harvest is set to begin and harvest of early ripening varieties continues. This is the final scouting report for the 2014 season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023

  Published on June 27, 2023
  Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries.

• Michigan hop update – July 12, 2013

  Published on July 12, 2013
  Potato leafhopper populations have increased and feeding damage is becoming more visible. Downy mildew continues in Michigan hopyards and growers should apply protectant sprays to minimize infections when weather conditions favor disease.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Several days with rain in the last week have sized fruit well and posed challenges for maintaining good spray coverage.

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  Muraleedharan Nair

  Professor
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  Professor Emeritus
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• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 23, 2011

  Published on August 23, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Sand’s urban role demands key part on sustainability stage

  Published on May 21, 2021
  Four years after unveiling a looming sand crisis, scientists focus on sand's sustainability implications and propose solutions to reduce impacts.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – July 28, 2011

  Published on July 28, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.