• Fire blight risk increasing: treatment options in counties affected by Section 18 for Kasumin

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme this week as of May 14, 2013. Kasumin is the best material available for control in orchards in regions affected by streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen.

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  Corn disease management decisions

  Published on July 19, 2017
  Get out and scout now for foliar fungal diseases and ear mold diseases.

• Fire blight risk increasing this week: treatment options in east Michigan and Benzie-Manistee area

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme this week as of May 14, 2013. Streptomycin is the best material available for control in orchards in regions in counties not currently impacted by streptomycin resistance.

• Review of 2011 fruit season in southwest Michigan

  Published on October 11, 2011
  A wet spring and dry summer created an interesting growing season for fruit in southwest Michigan this year.

• Potato late blight confirmed in Allegan County on July 12, 2013

  Published on July 12, 2013
  For two years, potato late blight has not been reported in Michigan, however recent weather conditions along with the moderate winter suggest it may reappear in Michigan in 2013.

• Vineyard Intern-Winemakers

  Hiring Organization: Winemakers LLC
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: May 15, 2023
  Job Location: Prosser, WA
  

• Forestry Technician

  Hiring Organization: Salmon Valley Stewardship:
  Employment type: Seasonal
  Application Due Date: April 17, 2023
  Job Location: Salmon, Idaho
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Time to focus on post-bloom insects that attack fruit.

• Cold, rainy weather increases risk of blossom and twig blight in blueberries

  Published on May 11, 2010
  

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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Cold, frost, rain…what’s next?

• Banning black rot and Phomopsis from young grape clusters

  Published on June 19, 2013
  Young grape clusters are highly susceptible to black rot and Phomopsis. With warm, wet weather approaching, plan to protect clusters with effective fungicides.

• Use caution when dealing with foaming manure pits

  Published on October 24, 2011
  Methane released from manure pit foam is a risk for animals, caretakers and barns.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Blueberry harvest continue without delays with early season varieties already harvested. Bluecrop is in the second or third harvest depending on location. Growers will start harvesting Jersey fields this week.

• Scouting for disease: Didymellina leafspot

  Published on June 18, 2010
  

• Is it winter damage or needlecast?

  Published on April 4, 2008
  

• Fusarium-related decay on potatoes in Michigan

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Severe cases of potato dry rot in Michigan are causing some growers to replant fields.

• Regional Reports on Michigan Field Crops – May 26, 2011

  Published on May 26, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• Rain rot in horses

  Published on February 13, 2014
  Rain rot is presenting seasonal challenges for some Michigan horse owners.