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Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes

Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 14, 2024

Published on August 14, 2024
Fall crops are going in and harvest rolls on.
“I’ll Be Back,” said the spongy moth

Published on August 13, 2024
Spongy moth populations are down right now – but it is guaranteed that they will be back, so stay on the lookout.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 8, 2024

Published on August 8, 2024
Potato late blight confirmed in another commercial field in St. Joseph County. White mold visibly present in some fields. Tar spot continued to develop.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Consequences from excessive rains, strong sweet corn harvest, cover crops for fall.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information.
Spray drone demonstration for pest management in vegetable and field crops

Published on August 6, 2024
Learn and discuss with fellow vegetable and field crop growers and MSU Extension educators about drone usage for pesticide and fertilizer application, plus seeding cover crops.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
More grape varieties hit veraison while Red Haven peach harvest and early apples continue.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Gala and Premier Honeycrisp while peach harvest comes to a close. Seedless grape harvest is starting and Concords have hit veraison.