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Early season vineyard management

Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.
Gypsy moth populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of gypsy moth during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Bands from Weir’s cushion rust visible on infected spruce needles

Published on April 15, 2021
Yellow spots or bands are visible on infected Serbian and Colorado blue spruce needles. Weir’s cushion rust can cause discoloration and pre-mature needle loss.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
Join MSU and fellow growers for weekly Chestnut Chat series

Published on April 13, 2021
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for a weekly, in-season discussion about chestnut production.
New MSU Hop Podcast is fun and informative

Published on April 13, 2021
Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the hop industry in the Great Lakes region.
Serving up slugs for April 29 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on April 13, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 29, 2021, will feature Ohio State University entomologist Kelley Tilmon discussing slug life cycle, early season impacts on crops, scouting and management strategies.
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees

Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid.