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Michigan hop pest report - June 12, 2025
Published on June 12, 2025
Mite numbers are building, and adult corn borer flight has begun in most of the Lower Peninsula. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 11, 2025
Published on June 12, 2025
Hops are growing with vigor. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan! -
Michigan hop pest report week of May 29, 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan hop crop report week of May 29, 2025
Published on June 2, 2025
Hop bines are ready to take off with warmer temperatures on the way. -
The 2025 MSU Weed Tour is June 25
Published on May 16, 2025
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research. -
MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28
Published on May 1, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat. -
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2
Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety. -
MSU Extension announces spring kick-off meeting for hop growers April 17
Published on March 24, 2025
Kick-off the 2025 hop growing season in style with MSU Extension with an informative Zoom meeting to kick off the hop growing season on April 17, 2025.