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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.
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Online farm stress training is free and open to the public
Published on June 22, 2020
Online course will better equip farmers, their families and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times.
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Organic field crop production topic of June 25 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 18, 2020
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 25 as Vicki Morrone discusses organic field crops.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
Take a quick peek in sweet corn planted after a heavy rye cover crop to see if true armyworm is around.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
Sun, wind and limited rainfall has dried out topsoil.
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East Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
High temperatures and transpiration rates could stress plants this week.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020
Published on June 17, 2020
Unirrigated crops are stressed as dry weather continues.
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Michigan chestnut scouting report – June 10, 2020
Published on June 10, 2020
Winter injury is evident around Michigan and potato leafhopper have arrived.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020
Published on June 10, 2020
Warmer temperatures bring plant growth but have also dried soils.
