• Dormant oil for tree fruit pest management in 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Considerations for effective and safe use of dormant oil on tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Northwest Michigan remains cool with very little change over the last two weeks.

• Potato leafhopper population levels raise concerns for alfalfa growers

  Published on June 19, 2017
  Increased numbers of the annual pest potato leafhopper can cause havoc in alfalfa, especially in dry weather.

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  Time of pumpkin planting can improve success

  Published on March 21, 2018
  Looking for higher pumpkin yields? Start with your calendar. Planting in early June creates higher yield potential.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Cool, dry conditions last week, but expect rain and warming temperatures by the weekend and next week.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Wet, cool weather slows down fruit crops and insects in the southwest region.

• Southwest Michigan field crop report May 2011

  Published on May 5, 2011
  Dry enough to get back in the field – finally!

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020

  Published on June 10, 2020
  Warmer temperatures bring plant growth but have also dried soils.

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  Studying the effectiveness of conservation drainage practices

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU Extension drainage specialist works with Michigan farmers to balance crop yield with environmental and water protections.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 14, 2016

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Be careful with your apple thinning applications this week.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 21, 2015

  Published on May 21, 2015
  Planting is well ahead of schedule, but cool weather has been hard to shake.

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – June 17, 2015

  Published on June 17, 2015
  If not underwater, cool season vegetables are headed to market and warm season vegetables are flowering and setting fruit.

• What is lake effect snow?

  Published on November 20, 2014
  Understanding Lake Effect Snow – using the Teaching Great Lakes Science resources from Michigan Sea Grant

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Don’t let your guard down during the dog days of summer.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019

  Published on July 3, 2019
  The heat promotes vegetable growth as well as insect activity and disease development.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 13, 2012

  Published on June 13, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – July 24, 2019

  Published on July 24, 2019
  Main season vegetable harvests are starting to pick up and stands are open for business.

• Keep an eye on anthracnose infection risk model for blueberries

  Published on June 21, 2011
  Variable rainfall across Michigan results in varied anthracnose fruit rot risk ratings. Use the model on Enviro-weather to calculate your crop’s risk.