MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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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.

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  Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

  Published on June 21, 2023
  MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.

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  Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water.

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  Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields.