News
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West central Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
It is a good year for pests that like hot weather.
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East Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Irrigate! The next two weeks call for hot and dry weather.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
Downy mildew is still a concern, but so could powdery mildew.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 1, 2020
Published on July 1, 2020
It has been hot, and it will stay hot. Be on the lookout for downy mildew, thrips, aphids and spider mites.
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Farm stress topic of July 2 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 24, 2020
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 2 as Eric Karbowski discusses farm stress.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Field activities and irrigation continue. Downy mildew has been detected in the west side of the state.
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East Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Crop progress is going well overall with some specific issues on individual farms.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumbers, and the weather on Monday was ideal for spread.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – June 24, 2020
Published on June 24, 2020
Cucurbit downy mildew has been detected in southwest Michigan. It’s time to initiate a fungicide program in susceptible crops.
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Working women, the backbone of family farms
Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage.
