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  Blackleg disease reported in some Michigan potato fields

  Published on June 24, 2015
  Aerial and lower stem blackleg in potatoes are ever present, but some years worse than others.

• Central Michigan vegetable regional report – July 22, 2015

  Published on July 22, 2015
  Rain showers over the weekend kept moisture levels generally adequate for many crops.

• Winter weather update for 2013-2014

  Published on March 7, 2014
  While milder weather and some moderation are expected in the short term, medium and longer lead forecast guidance suggests a general continuation of colder than normal temperatures.

• Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20.

• Potato late blight recommendations for 2015

  Published on June 24, 2015
  Michigan potato growers should be observant for late blight this year and know the symptoms, biology and control methods.

• Saginaw Bay area vegetable regional report – May 7, 2014

  Published on May 7, 2014
  Most field transplants are still in the greenhouse, while greenhouse production plants are well underway.

• Bravo Weather Stik and Bravo Zn 24c labels continued for Michigan

  Published on October 17, 2013
  Approved 24c labels allow potato growers to use more product per season to control diseases.

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  2017 Field Crops Webinar Series starts Feb. 13

  Published on January 1, 2017
  Participate in a series of seven online programs addressing field crop production and pest management on Monday evenings, Feb. 13–March 27, 2017.

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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – August 31, 2016

  Published on August 31, 2016
  Harvest of several vegetable crops is underway as the season begins to wind down.

• Updates to the five-day potato late blight forecast website

  Published on May 10, 2012
  New updates to MSU’s potato late blight risk monitoring website include a Twitter feed to the homepage and three new Enviro-weather stations.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

• Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm

  Published on May 22, 2018
  As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking.

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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.

• 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.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 8, 2016

  Published on July 8, 2016
  Hot weather is expected to continue, but drought-stressed crops may get some relief.

• Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities.

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 31, 2016

  Published on September 1, 2016
  Harvest is slowing down for some crops and starting for others.

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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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  Central Michigan vegetable regional report – June 3, 2015

  Published on June 3, 2015
  Field work is underway again after rain showers over the weekend.

• Potato late blight risk monitoring website updated July 2012

  Published on July 20, 2012
  New updates to MSU’s potato late blight risk monitoring website include a new disease severity values accumulation model and three new Enviro-weather stations.