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Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays
Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring. -
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan
Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
There is still some time for dormant and early season pest and disease control in the northwest region, but trees will be moving quickly through growth stages once warm temperatures return. -
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory
Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers. -
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge outside of Michigan
Published on March 29, 2024
Seventeen-year cicadas will emerge in some areas this summer, but you won’t find them in most of Michigan. -
Scouting wheat fields this spring improves management decisions
Published on March 28, 2024
Now is a good time to scout wheat fields and assess plant stands. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 4 to learn important pest and crop management decisions as wheat comes out of dormancy and begins to grow.