MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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  Disease detected on cukes in Saginaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples

  Published on July 19, 2023
  All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.

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  Bee Palooza

  Published on July 18, 2023
  After a three year hiatus, Bee Palooza 2023 returns. Presented by the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages where everyone can “bee” a scientist.

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  What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?

  Published on July 14, 2023
  A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023

  Published on July 12, 2023
  Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up.

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  Renovation in perennial strawberry fields

  Published on July 11, 2023
  Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Disease conditions are more prevalent now.

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  Fire plans prevent harvest season from going up in smoke

  Published on June 29, 2023
  With most of Michigan in a drought, preventing fires during harvest time is critical.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 28, 2023

  Published on June 28, 2023
  More frequent rains, mid-summer harvests and ramping up crop protection.

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  Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

  Published on June 26, 2023
  North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – June 21, 2023

  Published on June 21, 2023
  Harvests are beginning for some crops, while planting continues. Hot weather brings challenges.