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Effectively controlling plum curculio in stone and pome fruits
Published on May 28, 2020
With the recent warm weather and wet conditions, plum curculio will be on the move into orchards. Be prepared to control this pest at this time. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Vegetable pest activity is starting for crops that weathered recent cold then hot weather. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A hot weekend allowed for fieldwork, planting and plant growth. Insect pests are starting to be active and weeds are growing quickly. -
Master sanitation schedules: A tool to effective cleaning and sanitizing
Published on May 27, 2020
Regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas on produce farms is important. A master sanitation schedule can help guide how frequently to clean certain parts of an operation. -
Fruitworm control in blueberries for 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Check monitoring traps to set biofix and Enviroweather to guide timings for fruitworm integrated pest management. -
Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season
Published on May 26, 2020
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss; get updated on products available for control. -
A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus
Published on May 26, 2020
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control. -
Hop training
Published on May 21, 2020
Best practices include proper bine selection and training date. -
Get ready for the Tri-State Precision Ag Webinar on June 23
Published on May 21, 2020
Join us for the first 2020 Tri-State Precision Ag Day online webinar on June 23 at 6 p.m.