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Michigan hop pest report week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers are encouraged to scout regularly and thoroughly. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD. -
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings
Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others. -
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics
Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician. -
Michigan hop pest report week of July 15, 2024
Published on July 16, 2024
Symptoms of virus are visible, samples can be submitted to the Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab at this time. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 14, 2024
Published on July 16, 2024
Hop growers confront excessive rain across much of Michigan. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 1, 2024
Published on July 1, 2024
Hop growth is at its peak. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
It’s been warm. Hops are ahead of schedule in most areas. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Michigan hopyards are in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly.