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Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 18, 2021

Published on August 18, 2021
Chlorothalonil is now autofilling as suggested text on our phones and computers. Corn earworm has finally made its big appearance, and heavy pressure on silking corn should remain through the season.
Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021
Heat and humidity characterized this last week, and late comers to preventive fungicide management are playing catch up. Insects featured this week include beetles and caterpillars.
Michigan vegetable crop report – Aug. 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021
Pepper and onion harvest is ramping up. Pumpkins are starting to color on some farms.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 28, 2021

Published on July 28, 2021
Diseases are showing up after a recent bout of favorable weather.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 21, 2021

Published on July 21, 2021
We are waiting on melons and watermelons to complete the full assortment of Michigan summer vegetables at market. Disease pressure is high.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 14, 2021

Published on July 14, 2021
The first significant harvests of sweet corn and snap beans started this week. Disease and nutrient-related symptoms are showing up following prolonged wet period.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 7, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Vegetable report for the holiday week.
Guía para la Gestión de Polinizadores de Hortalizas (Vegetable Pollinator Stewardship Guide in Spanish)

Published on July 1, 2021
Esta Guía para la Gestión de Polinizadores puede ayudar a los productores de hortalizas a apoyar a los polinizadores en sus granjas y demostrar las medidas que están tomando para ayudar.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 30, 2021

Published on June 30, 2021
From Sahara to slugs, Michigan growers are dealing with our big weather swing.
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Vegetable Pollinator Stewardship Guide

Published on April 16, 2021
This vegetable pollinator stewardship guide highlights practices to support pollinator health. This guide is part of the Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
Grower survey to assess herbicide drift damage in the North Central U.S.

Published on March 1, 2021
Specialty crop growers are asked to fill out this survey to help us understand the impact of herbicide drift.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Cool temperatures bring big changes to warm season vegetable crops.
East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
A cooling weather pattern has customers anxious for canning vegetables and fall flavors. This is the last regular field season report for 2020.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020
Time to be more proactive on pumpkin powdery mildew control.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020
Harvest continues in southeast Michigan.
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020
This week brought heat stress to crops and harvest crews.