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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. -
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields
Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023
Published on July 5, 2023
Disease conditions are more prevalent now. -
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. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 28, 2023
Published on June 28, 2023
More frequent rains, mid-summer harvests and ramping up crop protection. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.