News
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 7, 2018
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.
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East Michigan vegetable update – July 12, 2018
Published on July 12, 2018
Warm and dry weather has stressed many crops. Thrips and spider mite populations are on the rise.
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Methods to combat diseases in vegetable crops
Published on June 19, 2018
Research on Phytophthora capsici identifies management practices that help prevent the spread of disease in vegetable crops.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 13, 2018
Published on June 13, 2018
Insects are active and heat is on the horizon.
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West central Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Asparagus harvest has slowed with cool weather, but is ongoing. Pest and disease activity is continuing.
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East Michigan vegetable update – May 30, 2018
Published on May 30, 2018
Warm May temperatures have brought out some bugs. At least some of each type of vegetable crop will be in the ground by the end of the week as a transplant or seed.
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update — May 23, 2018
Published on May 23, 2018
Drier and warmer weather is on deck, keep an eye out for insect damage.
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Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
