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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020

Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020

Published on May 26, 2020
Tart cherries are in full bloom and apple bloom is starting. Growers are finding time between forecasted rains to protect blossoms and leaves.
New blueberry stem gall wasp fact sheet available in English and Spanish

Published on May 26, 2020
Includes recommendations for managing stem gall wasp in highbush blueberries based on MSU research.
Fire blight risk very high in Michigan: Consider treatment options

Published on May 22, 2020
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme for May 23-27, 2020. Kasumin is best for control in Fruit Ridge orchards where we have diagnosed streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are best in other areas.
Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus

Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs.
COVID-19 videos in Spanish for dairy employees

Published on May 22, 2020
To minimize the chance of spread of COVID-19 in dairy workers, provide access to information in their native language.
How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part Two

Published on May 21, 2020
How many steak and roasts is in one freezer beef? How much ground beef should I expect?
Hop training

Published on May 21, 2020
Best practices include proper bine selection and training date.
How does flooding affect soybean germination?

Published on May 21, 2020
Important information about soybean fields planted prior to the recent heavy rain events.
How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part One

Published on May 21, 2020
Determine the amount of freezer space needed when purchasing freezer beef.