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Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy

Published on September 17, 2024
When deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate.
This bug’s stink is worse than its bite

Published on September 13, 2024
Green sting bugs may appear in large numbers, but generally don’t cause significant damage in Michigan gardens and landscapes.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2024

Published on September 12, 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.
New MSU research puts oak wilt testing within reach of homeowners

Published on September 10, 2024
Oak wilt can now be diagnosed using leaf petiole samples, saving time and money.
Dirt to Glass 2024: Elevating Michigan's wine industry with global insights

Published on September 10, 2024
Exploring cutting-edge viticulture and winemaking techniques to propel Michigan’s wine industry onto the world stage.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
This is the last week of our 2024 weekly reports. Thanks for your readership and good luck with the rest of the season.
Red crown rot: A new threat to soybean production

Published on September 5, 2024
Red crown rot can be spread through contaminated soil, providing yet another reason to not move soil and to clean equipment when possible.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 5, 2024

Published on September 5, 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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024

Published on September 4, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.