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Updated 2021 hop management guide available to Michigan hop growers

Published on April 22, 2021
Expanded management reference available for Michigan hop growers through Michigan State University Extension.
Early season vineyard management

Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.
Gypsy moth populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of gypsy moth during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.
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.
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.
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.
Bands from Weir’s cushion rust visible on infected spruce needles

Published on April 15, 2021
Yellow spots or bands are visible on infected Serbian and Colorado blue spruce needles. Weir’s cushion rust can cause discoloration and pre-mature needle loss.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
New MSU Hop Podcast is fun and informative

Published on April 13, 2021
Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the hop industry in the Great Lakes region.
Serving up slugs for April 29 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on April 13, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 29, 2021, will feature Ohio State University entomologist Kelley Tilmon discussing slug life cycle, early season impacts on crops, scouting and management strategies.
Join MSU and fellow growers for weekly Chestnut Chat series

Published on April 13, 2021
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for a weekly, in-season discussion about chestnut production.
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees

Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid.
Cooley and eastern spruce gall adelgids: Small pests that equal big problems

Published on April 9, 2021
These tiny insects are difficult to find but can easily be identified by the shoot galls they cause. If galls were abundant last year and an insecticide is needed, it can be applied in spring when the overwintering immature females are still exposed.
Greenhouse Disease Management

Published on April 8, 2021
Suggested treatments for common greenhouse pathogens of floriculture crops including botrytis, powdery mildew, downy mildew, phytophthora, pythium, rhizoctonia, etc. This information is for educational purposes only.
Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations for 2021

Published on April 8, 2021
Insect and disease management recommendations for the 2021 growing season.
2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).
GoalTender: Renewed label for onions and cole crops

Published on April 7, 2021
GoalTender label renewed for onions at the first true leaf growth stage and cole crops at postemergence application.
Prowl H2O registered for use in celery

Published on April 7, 2021
New supplemental label of Prowl H2O issued for use in celery.
Early season weed control on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on April 2, 2021
Join us April 8, 2021, to hear about early season weed control recommendations from Christy Sprague.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.