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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

Published on April 28, 2020
Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days.
Bud swell is the time for monitoring vineyards for cutworms and flea beetles

Published on April 28, 2020
Time spent monitoring grape vineyards now can avoid costly pest damage.
Designing a better system for broadcast interseeding

Published on April 27, 2020
New video shares research from MSU designing a broadcast interseeding system for cover crops that improves seed-soil contact.
Managing grapevine leafroll disease

Published on April 27, 2020
New grape fact sheet on grapevine leafroll disease management now available.
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.
How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

Published on April 23, 2020
Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.
Early-season weed control is important

Published on April 23, 2020
Not starting with a clean field can reduce yields.
Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 2: Chemical weed control strategies

Published on April 22, 2020
Chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production.
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in greenhouse geraniums

Published on April 22, 2020
Local officials are involved due to the tight regulation of this bacterial pathogen.
Weed management strategies in greenhouses – Part 1: Non-chemical weed control strategies

Published on April 22, 2020
Non-chemical weed control methods inside greenhouses and enclosed structures for ornamental crop production.