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Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants.
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum.
Potential survival of potato volunteers in Michigan in 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
Begin scouting for volunteer potatoes, which may serve as possible sources of late blight inoculum. Observed high risk of survival throughout the state.
Vegetable pesticide series: Can I use it in the greenhouse?

Published on May 12, 2021
A greenhouse chemical usage guide for vegetable growers.
Onion weed control during cold weather

Published on May 7, 2021
There are several actions onion growers can take to control weeds during cool and dry weather.
Insurance options for vegetable growers

Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 5, 2021

Published on May 5, 2021
Rollercoaster weather slowed planting progress this week.
Irrigation an important tool for increasing profits, managing risk and utilizing applied nutrients

Published on May 4, 2021
Irrigation plays an important role in Michigan agriculture, contributing the rich diversity of crops grown and ensuring that short-term water deficits do not reduce yields and quality of crops produced.
MSU greenhouses: Infrastructure that leads to innovation

Published on April 29, 2021
Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical.
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 28, 2021

Published on April 28, 2021
Dry fields have allowed for ramped up field work. Field sowing and maintaining transplant health are priorities right now.