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  Hot, dry weather increases risk of spider mites and thrips in field-grown vegetables

  Published on July 12, 2018
  Thrips and spider mites are common pest problems in many vegetable crops in Michigan. Find out more about their biology and management in the field.

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  Thrips, aphids and mites: Piercing-sucking pests that thrive in dry weather

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Due to the warm, dry nature of this summer, concerns of insect problems are on the horizon for field crops.

• USDA cherry production estimates

  Published on June 26, 2007
  

• Protect yourself and your family from colds and flu

  Published on October 6, 2014
  Prevent the spread of germs and take care to avoid illness.

• Early season bacterial canker management in cherry

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Dormant sprays must be adequately timed to reduce P. syringae inoculum without causing phytotoxicity.

• Angular leaf spot showing up in strawberries

  Published on June 8, 2010
  

• Applying Apogee to apples in 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Apple growers should protect valuable blocks with an increased seasonal rate.

• Climate Change's Effects on Human and Ecosystem Health to be Discussed in January and February

  Published on January 8, 2010
  Climate change's implications for both human health and natural ecosystems are the focus of the next two lectures in the yearlong Bioeconomy and Climate Change Distinguished Lecture Series, sponsored by the MAES.

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  Interactive webinar about policies for managing stormwater

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Join the Adventures in Collective Water Management Network for an informative discussion on Sept. 15.

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  Understanding crop Insurance options & USDA risk programs: Part 2

  Published on September 26, 2019
  Farm business management considerations after prevent plant and delayed.

• Heat stress in cattle – Know the warning signs!

  Published on July 22, 2011
  Cattle heat stress, Managing and reducing livestock heat stress

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  Detroit Seasonal High Tunnel Educational Initiative launches

  Published on January 2, 2014
  USDA and Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council provide education and training for using hoophouses in urban agriculture.

• Treat peach leaf curl now

  Published on March 13, 2012
  Before or during bud swell is the time to treat peach leaf curl, a fungal disease that deforms leaves and then defoliates peach trees.

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  Looking ahead to the 2015 wheat crop

  Published on March 13, 2015
  The prospect of a profitable wheat crop in 2015 is reasonably favorable at this point in time. However, there will be obstacles for growers to overcome.

• Customer Service Field Assistant

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• Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops

  Published on July 5, 2012
  The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk.

• Will Wetzel - Professor

  Insects are useful for studying extreme weather impacts.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Seasonal updates and considerations following frost events on May 8-9 for the west central Michigan tree fruit industry.

• Southwest Michigan may shift to drier weather, but cool conditions expected to remain

  Published on April 16, 2013
  The 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks call for more normal precipitation patterns over Michigan’s southern counties; temperatures expected to remain below normal; much of the Western United States remains drier than normal.

• Bale grazing popularity continues to grow

  Published on November 27, 2013
  The bale grazing concept of devising ways to feed and care for livestock with less labor input continues to grow in popularity and expand in creativity.