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  Pumpkins

  Pumpkins news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update — May 9, 2018

  Published on May 9, 2018
  Spring is finally here in west Michigan!

• Central Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018

  Published on April 25, 2018
  Cool to cold temperatures delay spring work and crop progress in the central region.

• Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018

  Published on April 25, 2018
  Field activity and crop development are delayed due to cool weather.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 25, 2018

  Published on April 25, 2018
  After a cold and long winter, it finally feels like spring has arrived in our region.

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  East Michigan vegetable update — April 25, 2018

  Published on April 25, 2018
  It’s been a slow spring for field activity.

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  2018 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2018
  One new case of herbicide resistance was identified in Michigan from the 2017 growing season.

• Vegetable pesticide series: Should I use it during bloom?

  Published on April 17, 2018
  A pollinator protection guide for vegetable growers.

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  Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.

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  Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch

  Published on March 26, 2018
  Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage.

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  Time of pumpkin planting can improve success

  Published on March 21, 2018
  Looking for higher pumpkin yields? Start with your calendar. Planting in early June creates higher yield potential.

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  MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

  Published on March 1, 2018
  Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center

• Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits.

• Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  There is no better time than fall to control problem perennial weeds

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Cool nights and shorter days contribute to a greater movement of herbicides to roots of perennial plants.

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

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  Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services

  Published on September 21, 2017
  As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Cooler temperatures slow plant development.