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Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
Summer meeting season is here. Look here for a list of upcoming grape educational events.
White mold management in Michigan dry beans

Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
High dewpoints and overcast skies promote disease development.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops.
The virtual coffee break with the MSU Extension Dairy team podcast is back

Published on July 21, 2020
Join us for season two of this informative program that presents interviews with farmers, researchers, and industry experts in a new accessible format.
East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Berry harvest continues. Peach and plum harvests have begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19

Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise.