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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.
Final organic non-GMO soybean variety trial results are available

Published on May 15, 2020
For the eighth year, Michigan State University reports results of non-GMO soybeans grown on certified organic farms.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 15, 2020

Published on May 15, 2020
Frost/freeze damage evaluation in blueberries.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020

Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Freezing nights have damaged plants and a cold spring has meant slow plant growth.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Widespread frost and freezing over three nights this week has packed a punch, and growers are now sprinting to plant with a forecast of rain.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Freeze events a temporary setback for southwest Michigan producers.
Special local needs labels renewed for long-season chlorothalonil use on potato in Michigan in 2020

Published on May 13, 2020
Bravo Weather Stik, Bravo Zn, Echo 720 and Echo 90DF 24(c) labels are available.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

Published on May 12, 2020
The arctic air mass continues to cover Michigan, and the northwest region had over six nights of frost/freeze risk. We will assess potential damage after tonight, which is predicted to be the last cold night this week.