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How to identify and manage hairy bittercress in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 1
Published on May 20, 2022
Identifying hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) early in container production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. -
How to identify and manage hairy bittercress in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 2
Published on May 20, 2022
Managing hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) early in container production can help growers improve their ornamental production. -
Christmas tree scouting report - May 18, 2022
Published on May 20, 2022
Severe spruce gall midge damage was found in several farms. Disease pressure increasing with new shoot growth. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 19, 2022
Published on May 19, 2022
Significant planting progress was made this past week in corn and soybean, but rain forecasted for the coming week will likely put the brakes on forward progress. -
Christmas trees 101: Nutrient management
Published on May 18, 2022
Proper soil nutrient management is a win-win scenario that improves grower efficiency and protects the environment. -
Michigan vegetable crop report - May 18, 2022
Published on May 18, 2022
Planting progress continues through warm ups and cold snaps. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 18, 2022
Published on May 18, 2022
The heat helped grapes throughout the state move quickly over the past week. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 26 will focus on dry bean planting
Published on May 18, 2022
MSU Extension dry bean specialist Scott Bales discusses the foundations of production as well as recent research on black bean planting rates. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
The big spike on daily temperatures from past days accelerated blueberry bloom and the emergence of overwintering populations of cherry fruitworm and cranberry fruitworm in west Michigan.
