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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 4, 2023
Published on October 4, 2023
Golden Delicious and early strains of Red Delicious are being harvested this week while some growers have also started picking Idared and Rome for long-term storage. -
How to get rid of fruit flies in your home
Published on October 3, 2023
Fruit flies can become bothersome indoors. Here are some tips for removing them. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2023
Published on September 28, 2023
Honeycrisp, Jonagold and Empire are being harvested this week in the west central region. Golden Delicious are ready for harvest in some locations. IdaRed and Rome harvest is around the corner. -
Management recommendations for soybean fields infested with white mold
Published on September 25, 2023
Manage this year’s white mold inoculum to reduce the incidence and severity of white mold in future soybean crops. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023
Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are continuing to pick Gala and Honeycrisp this week. Jonagold is ready. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Spotted Mediterranean cockroaches
Published on September 14, 2023
These harmless insects would rather be visiting flowers than be on our kitchen counters. -
Garden health evaluation – Part 1
Published on September 14, 2023
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success. -
Registration is now open for the Real Christmas Tree Board Research Update webinar series
Published on September 14, 2023
Christmas tree experts will discuss current research projects funded by the Real Christmas Tree Board. Topics will cover effective communication with the public, pest management and genetic improvement of trees.