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2023 Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available

Published on March 24, 2023
The Michigan Chestnut Management Guide offers important information at your fingertips and is available for free.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series kicks off with early season weed control on March 30

Published on March 23, 2023
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 30 will feature weed control specialist Christy Sprague focusing on strategies for terminating cover crops and controlling weeds early in the growing season.
Join MSU Extension at the Spring Blueberry Online Extension webinar

Published on March 23, 2023
MSU Extension experts in all aspects of blueberry production will present updates and be available for questions.
2023 Michigan Hop Management Guide now available

Published on March 23, 2023
Updated management reference available for Michigan hop growers through Michigan State University Extension.
Dry bean anthracnose identification and management

Published on March 20, 2023
Common bean anthracnose is one of the most economically important diseases affecting yield. Early identification is integral to mitigating losses.
Field Crops Webinar Series wraps up 2023 with opportunities and challenges of disease control

Published on March 17, 2023
Martin Chilvers and Albert Tenuta discuss and answer questions about the challenges and opportunities present in disease management in field crop production.
Register for the 2023 Northwest Michigan Grape Spring Kickoff hybrid meeting on April 14

Published on March 16, 2023
The spring meeting will cover a range of important topics including establishing and expanding vineyards, sap flow pruning techniques, effective trunk disease management, accurate crop estimation and low SO2 winemaking methods.
A new Field Crops IPM Course offers RUP credits

Published on March 14, 2023
Get an update on insect, disease, nematode and weed management with the new Field Crops IPM Course.
Lily leaf beetles continue to spread in Michigan

Published on March 14, 2023
Monitor lilies throughout Michigan’s growing season for signs of lily leaf beetle larvae, feeding damage or eggs.
How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter

Published on March 14, 2023
Large insect populations are possible this year, but many factors determine overwintering survival and success.