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  Pumpkins

  Pumpkins news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – April 28, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Growers in urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens are prepping and planting during the recent days without rain this week.

• East Michigan vegetable update – April 26, 2017

  Published on April 26, 2017
  Planting of cool-season crops is underway and transplants of all types are slated for May sales and field planting.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 26, 2017

  Published on April 26, 2017
  A wet spring hasn’t hindered growers, as field preparation and planting occurs (just remember pests and disease are similarly unhindered).

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  Black cutworms snip sweet corn seedlings early in the season

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Adult moths coast in on weather fronts, leaving behind larvae that hide in the soil by day and feed on seedlings by night.

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  Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk.

• 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.

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  Are homemade pesticides legal?

  Published on March 7, 2017
  Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal?

• Worried about cover crop termination? Interested in the latest cover crop developments?

  Published on March 2, 2017
  The Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference, March 15, 2017, offers researcher and farmer perspectives on cover crop use, termination and establishment in row crops, vegetables and forage/grazing. There’s still time to register!

• Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

  Published on February 22, 2017
  New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

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  Registration now open for 2017 Highland Ag and Natural Resources Conference

  Published on February 2, 2017
  Join us in Cadillac as we address what’s next for Michigan agricultural production and resource management.

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  Eastern Michigan labor meetings for produce growers and dairies

  Published on January 31, 2017
  Labor was a limiting factor for producers in 2016.

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  Viral infections can lead to traditional pumpkin varieties taking on a new appearance

  Published on January 25, 2017
  You didn’t plant an intentionally ugly pumpkin variety, yet you have dwarfed pumpkins with dimples and green splotches. Learn more about the causes and management options.

• 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.

• Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.

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  Experts in crop pollination to present in webinar series

  Published on January 11, 2017
  Growers can prepare for spring by hearing about recent pollination research.

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  Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

  Published on November 2, 2016
  Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.