News
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Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on March 27, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020
Published on March 25, 2020
With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.
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MSU fruit spring meetings move to online format
Published on March 20, 2020
The MSU fruit team will move the information prepared for the regional spring meetings to daily webinars in mid-April.
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Southwest Michigan grape meeting dates set for 2020
Published on March 16, 2020
These spring and summer meetings offer seasonal management information and research updates through presentations and vineyard demonstrations. The grape kickoff meeting is moving to an online format due to restrictions on face-to-face meetings.
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Weekly fruit IPM meetings in southwest Michigan start April 13
Published on March 6, 2020
Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.
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Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17
Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.
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Mobile-friendly guide for grape IPM scouting is now available
Published on February 13, 2020
This important grape pest identification management tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.
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Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop held in Berrien County on March 6
Published on February 11, 2020
Anyone that grows or maintains trees, vines or any woody plants should learn about this exotic invasive insect before it appears in Michigan.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered February through March in southeast Michigan
Published on February 6, 2020
Review classes for the MDARD exam will be offered in Jackson, Hillsdale, Adrian and Ann Arbor starting Feb. 19, 2020.
