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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Dry conditions persist. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The storm front on Aug. 10 caused significant damage to some local vegetable fields. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
The finish line is approaching, but keep an eye out for pests and diseases. -
Michigan’s Cucumber Crunch, a summertime farm to institution celebration
Published on August 14, 2020
Serve Michigan cucumbers during August to celebrate the Crunch. -
East Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
A beautiful week ahead for harvesting. Many crops are high yielding this season. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
Harvest continues for a wide variety of crops. Opportunistic bugs and diseases are taking advantage of tomatoes and peppers with physiological issues. -
Western bean cutworm at peak flight in northeast Michigan
Published on August 10, 2020
High flight numbers recorded across region, growers are encouraged to scout and consider control. -
Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up.