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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 13, 2018

Published on June 13, 2018
We just can’t get a break from rain.
Michigan hop update – June 14, 2018

Published on June 13, 2018
Growers around the state are pushing water and nutrients to quickly-growing bines. Leafhopper numbers are building and rose chafer adults have begun emerging and feeding.
West central Michigan vegetable update – June 13, 2018

Published on June 13, 2018
Asparagus growers are focusing on weed and disease control as the season wraps up.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 13, 2018

Published on June 13, 2018
Insects are active and heat is on the horizon.
How do I dispose of my mortalities?

Published on June 13, 2018
Learn about disposal options for farm mortalities according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.
Breakfast on the Farm hosts are preparing to open their doors to the public in August and September

Published on June 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) hosts are getting ready to welcome visitors to the farm.
Using the MSU Enviroweather grape berry moth model in 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
It is important to know when wild grape blooms in your vineyard so you know when to start degree-day accumulation.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway.
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
Maple petiole borers, balsam twig aphids, four-lined plant bugs, rose chafers, bat bugs and carpenter bees are active. Delphinella shoot blight is visible on Concolor fir, and the “Weed Control Guide for Christmas Trees” has been updated.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently.