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  Pumpkins

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 29, 2015

  Published on July 29, 2015
  Warm and dry weather has prevailed this week in the central region.

• Irrigation to aid germination

  Published on May 21, 2012
  Irrigation can greatly improve germination and resulting stands in dry soil conditions.

• Central Michigan vegetable regional report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Late blight is infecting potatoes and tomatoes in several areas in Montcalm County.

• Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

  Published on April 10, 2017
  Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.

• Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms

  Published on July 24, 2011
  July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program.

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  Bay area vegetable regional report – May 20, 2015

  Published on May 20, 2015
  Threats of freezing overnight temperatures have slowed planting of sensitive transplants.

• East Michigan vegetable update – June 21, 2017

  Published on June 21, 2017
  Cooler day temperatures and recent rain should help prevent soil crusting from forming too rapidly.

• FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.

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  Bay area vegetable regional report – April 29, 2015

  Published on April 30, 2015
  Sweet corn, onions, carrots and lettuce are in. Field transplants are still in the greenhouse while early greenhouse tomatoes are well underway.

• 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.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – June 21, 2017

  Published on June 21, 2017
  Recent rainfall was needed to support crop growth, although irrigation continues in some areas.

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  Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – May 3, 2017

  Published on May 3, 2017
  Cool weather and wet conditions are slowing early-season plantings, but we’re ahead, so that’s OK.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 18, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

• Good time to review your vegetable production fertilizer practices

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Producers of high input, high value crops like fresh vegetables work hard at getting maximum production efficiency. With increased fertilizer prices, it serves growers well to review their approach to fertilizing their crops.

• Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins

  Published on March 16, 2011
  Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.

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  Growing giant pumpkins presents giant challenges and great delight

  Published on October 11, 2016
  These monstrously-sized fall favorites involve complex genetic and management requirements.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 2, 2017

  Published on August 2, 2017
  Cooler weather fronts moving in by week’s end will promote development of diseases like downy mildew and late blight. Sweet corn pest pressure remains low.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – June 10, 2015

  Published on June 10, 2015
  Dry weather aided field work in most of central Michigan this week.