News
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Blueberry pick bucket food safety practices on your farm
Published on July 29, 2019
Properly handling and storing blueberry pick buckets is extremely important in order to minimize bacterial growth.
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Michigan chestnut scouting report – July 25, 2019
Published on July 25, 2019
Potato leafhopper populations are high around Michigan and growers continue reporting trees failing from winter damage.
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Michigan hop scouting report – July 25, 2019
Published on July 25, 2019
Hop downy mildew infections are widespread around Michigan and many growers are approaching a critical application window to protect cones from disease.
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Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.
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Upcoming field days scheduled for northern Michigan region
Published on July 24, 2019
Connect, share and learn at upcoming field days in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan covering field crop, forage and specialty crop production.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Harvest picks up for many crops, opening farm stands for the season. Look out for sweet corn and cucurbit insects, and diseases in cucumbers, potatoes, and tomatoes.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Onion thrips population may be on the rise after last week’s warm weather. It’s time to balance pest control objectives with pollination in bee-dependent crops.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Hot weather brings unwanted consequences.
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East Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019
Published on July 24, 2019
Main season vegetable harvests are starting to pick up and stands are open for business.
