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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. -
Getting the most out of your post-wheat cover crops on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on July 23, 2024
Brook Wilke from the Kellogg Biological Station will talk cover crops on the Aug. 1 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Michigan State University researchers seek farmer innovations on soil nutrient management practices
Published on July 22, 2024
The information you share in this survey will help MSU researchers identify best management practices to balance nutrients in the soil. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tips to improve your grainy photos
Published on July 19, 2024
Taking good pictures is essential for correct pest identification. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 8 to learn how to take photos that allow experts to better identify pests and weeds. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 17, 2024
Published on July 17, 2024
After lots of rain in many areas last week, the weather for the next week will be ideal for plants and people. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 14, 2024
Published on July 16, 2024
Hop growers confront excessive rain across much of Michigan. -
Michigan hop pest report week of July 15, 2024
Published on July 16, 2024
Symptoms of virus are visible, samples can be submitted to the Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab at this time. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with mid-season hot topics
Published on July 15, 2024
You’ve got a question? The MSU Extension field crops team has answers! Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 25 for mid-season hot topics. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tar spot and white mold recommendations
Published on July 11, 2024
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 18 will feature MSU Extension field crop pathologist Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations.