MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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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.

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  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.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020

  Published on May 27, 2020
  A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Hop training

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Best practices include proper bine selection and training date.

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  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.