Results

• East Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  Published on July 26, 2018
  Bay area growers received some long awaited rain. Crops are ripening faster than previous years.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Growers are thankful for the revitalizing rain received last week.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  These small frequent rain showers are keeping leaf surfaces wet for longer periods and are a concern from a plant disease standpoint.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Time to increase protection against corn earworm and tomato fruitworm.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018

  Published on June 27, 2018
  Southwest Michigan just can’t get a break from rain.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 3, 2018

  Published on August 3, 2018
  As good looking produce continues to be harvested, remain vigilant for diseases, which are progressing more rapidly now.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Time to increase protection against corn earworm/tomato fruitworm.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018

  Published on August 8, 2018
  Birds and bacteria – What’s a grower to do?

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 11, 2018

  Published on July 11, 2018
  Hot and dry weather has settled in the region.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  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.

• West central Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018

  Published on July 18, 2018
  Irrigation has remained a major focus, with some insects and diseases to report.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  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.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Finally, some rain! Expect more disease and continued insect pressure.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  Vegetable disease reports have increased across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 1, 2018

  Published on August 1, 2018
  They’re back! Say hello to squash bugs and mildews.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 22, 2018

  Published on August 22, 2018
  Excellent yields in cantaloupes and a great looking pumpkin crop ahead. Aphid reports are increasing on many crops.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 15, 2018

  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.

• Central Michigan vegetable update – June 27, 2018

  Published on June 27, 2018
  Moderate rainfall in the region allowed excessive water to drain without additional stress to growing crops.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Growers are doing their best dealing with the recent heavy rainfall.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 25, 2018

  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.