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Fungicide use for managing white mold in soybeans
Published on July 13, 2023
Consider these factors when deciding if and when fungicides should be applied to manage white mold in soybeans, as well as selecting effective fungicides and equipping and operating sprayers. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 13, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control. -
Northwest Michigan regional hop report for July 1-8, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Continued optimal conditions for hop growth in northwest Michigan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Promising grape growth and pest and disease challenges in Michigan vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests. -
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields
Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
Start of blueberry and early peach harvest and first spotted wing Drosophila catches. -
New farm manager named at MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on July 10, 2023
MSU alumnus Dan Bacheler has been tabbed as farm manager at the Traverse City-based research station.