News
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Looking for a summertime pollinator activity? Help us hunt the range of the native squash bee!
Published on August 12, 2019
Researchers are trying to determine the range of squash bees in the United States and are counting on citizen scientists to help by filling out data sheets.
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Identifying late-season caterpillars feeding in corn ears
Published on August 9, 2019
Those dudes in corn ears could be earworm!
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MSU seeking assistance in establishing baseline nutrient data for chestnuts
Published on August 8, 2019
Chestnut growers are encouraged to submit information related to their nutrient management and irrigation practices as well as tissue analysis results and yield data.
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Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year
Published on August 8, 2019
Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019
Published on August 7, 2019
Cucurbit diseases are on the uptick.
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East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019
Published on August 7, 2019
Most crops are being harvested. Quantity is below normal for most crops and quality is good depending on the crop.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019
Published on August 7, 2019
Now is not the time to relax your disease and insect control.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2019
Published on August 7, 2019
Recent rainfall favors disease development.
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New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop.
