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  Downy mildew and powdery mildew gaining ground in grapes

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Downy and powdery mildew are present in grapes. The period of highest fruit susceptibility has mostly passed, but infections may still be actively sporulating. Scout for symptoms and use a combination of protectant and systemic fungicides for control.

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  Angular leaf spot causing leaf necrosis in strawberries

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Symptoms of angular leaf spot and copper phytotoxicity have been noted in some strawberry fields.

• Common springtime woes for Michigan horses

  Published on March 20, 2012
  With the longer days and warmer temperatures arriving, there may be a downside to spring issues that could affect your equine.

• 2015 planting and harvest weather in Upper Peninsula is big improvement over 2014

  Published on October 26, 2015
  Farmers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are finding crop conditions in 2015 warmer and drier than last year.

• Entropy-weight-based spatiotemporal drought assessment using MODIS products and Sentinel-1A images in Urumqi, China

  Published on October 1, 2023
  Drought is one of the most severe natural hazards influenced by many factors, which can in turn cause severe damage to agricultural, economic, social and ecological systems. For assessing drought intensity, early studies have typically used single-fa...

• Emergency forages – Part 1: Sudangrass, sorghum and hybrids

  Published on June 21, 2018
  Several options exist for Michigan farmers to make up for forage lost to severe spring weather.

• What will Stewart’s wilt do in 2013?

  Published on March 13, 2013
  Severity of Stewart’s wilt in corn is directly related to corn flea beetle winter survival. So, how did the beetles do this past winter?

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  Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?

  Published on February 21, 2017
  Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes?

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – May 16, 2025

  Published on May 19, 2025
  Unseasonal weather conditions have triggered an early emergence of insect pests typically associated with the fruit crop bloom period, particularly flower thrips.

• Great Lakes paddling safety: 10 tips to keep you safe on the Great Lakes

  Published on July 16, 2012
  As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes, they need to keep these safety tips in mind.

• Science ideas for young children: Using cold weather to learn about science

  Published on February 26, 2015
  Temperatures in Michigan have been very cold lately. Can you think of ways to use the cold to learn about science?

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  A continuation of warmer than normal temperatures and bud development brings disease and insect potential.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.

• Spring moth flights and infestation potential for corn and wheat

  Published on May 4, 2017
  The combination of wet conditions and weather fronts that carried moths to Michigan increases the risk of armyworm and black cutworm damage to crops.

• Dry and wet weather management of sub-surface tile drains

  Published on July 5, 2012
  From design to installation to management, the Aug. 1-2 drainage management field day has plenty to offer.

• The Hindu Kush-himalaya Hkh Region In The Modern Global And Climate Context: Major Weather Systems, Monsoon, Asian Brown Clouds Abcs, Digital Datamodels And Global Linkages Of Telecoupling And Teleconnection All Affecting Global Human Well-being

  Published on January 1, 2020
  The Hindu Kush-himalaya Hkh Region In The Modern Global And Climate Context: Major Weather Systems, Monsoon, Asian Brown Clouds Abcs, Digital Datamodels And Global Linkages Of Telecoupling And Teleconnection All Affecting Global Human Well-being

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  What are radiation freezes?

  Published on March 2, 2015
  Low temperatures often depend on atmospheric conditions and the local topography. Calm conditions allow the temperatures to drop quickly after the sun goes down. You can track freezes with MSU’s Enviro-weather.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The Mother’s Day cold temperatures had marginal impact on northwest Michigan fruit.