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Michigan potato late blight reported on August 5, 2024
Published on August 5, 2024
Late blight confirmed in an additional field in St. Joseph County, Michigan. -
Michigan hop crop report week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Warm and humid weather will make way for slightly cooler temperatures next week. -
Michigan hop pest report week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers are encouraged to scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Black stem borer activity should be wrapping up. Growers should trap to confirm emergence has ended before ceasing protectant trunk applications. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 1, 2024
Published on August 1, 2024
Corn leaf aphids continued to settle into corn fields this week. Tar spot is in several counties but at low pressure. Soybean pods progressed toward full seed. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 31, 2024
Published on July 31, 2024
Warm weather, more harvests and new pest problems are occurring. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 31, 2024
Published on July 31, 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. -
Christmas tree farm report – July 26, 2024
Published on July 29, 2024
Consistent rains have benefited Christmas tree fields and growers are busy shaping shingle-needle conifers. -
Register now for the Organic Vegetable Production Workshop and Crop Walk
Published on July 29, 2024
If you’re a small-to-medium sized diversified vegetable grower, you won’t want to miss this summer event.