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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 23, 2024

Published on July 26, 2024
The past week was cooler than normal and mostly dry, except for heavy rain in southwest Michigan
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Identifying and managing magnolia scale

Published on July 26, 2024
Sticky plants, sticky sidewalk, sticky drops falling from the magnolia tree? Look to the branches, it’s probably magnolia scale.
Wheat watchers 2024 wrap up

Published on July 25, 2024
See how the wheat harvest is progressing across the state.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
Fresh blueberries of excellent quality and flavor are the main fruit crop available to local Michigan consumers.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
A week of dry weather led to wheat harvest, straw and hay baling and movement by gravity and evaporation of standing water pooled in fields. Late blight was found in potatoes in southeastern St. Joseph County.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 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.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 18, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
More rainfall this week left fields and crops saturated, which affected field work. Most soybeans and corn throughout the region are in or entering reproductive stages.
Southwest Michigan small fruit update – July 24, 2024

Published on July 24, 2024
The weather is going to heat up through the week.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2024

Published on July 24, 2024
Red Haven peaches are starting along with early apples.