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Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Aug. 15, 2018
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Published on August 15, 2018
Growers are thankful for the revitalizing rain received last week. -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Sept. 5, 2018
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Published on September 5, 2018
Growers are battling wet fields after recent heavy rains, impeding crop harvest. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
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Published on August 22, 2018
Rain showers brought 2-3 inches of much needed rain to the area this week. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
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Published on August 22, 2018
Corn earworm pressure continues to be high and aphid numbers are booming. Keep an eye out for diseases like late blight and phytophthora, which don’t mind cool, cloudy days. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018
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Published on September 5, 2018
Heavy rains during Aug. 25–28 impacted late summer and fall crops. Growers lament, “Why now, and not when we needed it?” -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018
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Published on September 5, 2018
Growers are doing their best dealing with the recent heavy rainfall. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
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Published on August 22, 2018
Excellent yields in cantaloupes and a great looking pumpkin crop ahead. Aphid reports are increasing on many crops. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018
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Published on August 22, 2018
Time to increase protection against corn earworm and tomato fruitworm. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 29, 2018
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Published on September 28, 2018
The season is winding down as harvest is in full swing or complete for many vegetable crops. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018
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Published on August 1, 2018
Vegetable disease reports have increased across the region. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018
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Published on August 15, 2018
A recent trial revealed clear differences in product efficacy for controlling Stemphylium in onions. Sweet corn growers should be on the lookout for earworm. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 20, 2018
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Published on June 20, 2018
We have had high dew points with warm temperatures earlier than normal this year, so be vigilant for foliar diseases. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018
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Published on July 25, 2018
Things to have on your radar this week: aphids, squash bug, powdery mildew, western bean cutworm and the season’s first report of downy mildew in Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018
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Published on July 11, 2018
Hot and dry weather has settled in the region. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018
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Published on July 18, 2018
It is quite dry. Irrigation systems are working overtime and insect pests are active, but disease development is being hampered. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018
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Published on August 1, 2018
Finally, some rain! Expect more disease and continued insect pressure. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018
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Published on July 11, 2018
With our dry weather, we have not had major disease outbreaks, and the season is progressing with lots of growers focused on irrigation. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2018
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Published on August 8, 2018
Hooray, more rain! High humidity, coupled with morning fog and heavy dew, mean environmental conditions are ripe for disease development. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018
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Published on July 25, 2018
Rain showers bring some relief to irrigation systems and non-irrigated crops. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018
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Published on July 25, 2018
Helpful rains came over the weekend, but the change in weather also brought heavier dews, so be on the lookout for foliar diseases.
