• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 28, 2017

  Published on June 28, 2017
  Downy mildew is confirmed just across the Canadian border, so get protectants on vine crops now.

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  Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

  Published on April 16, 2021
  There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.

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  Comprehensive management strategies for vineyards after hailstorms

  Published on June 23, 2025
  Post-hail recovery and resilience strategies for Michigan’s cool-climate vineyards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming.

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  Irrigation water management and soybean diseases

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Soybean producers will need to understand and implement short-term and long-term management practices to reduce the occurrence of white mold, sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematodes, and produce high soybean yields under irrigation.

• Horticulture Landscape Technician Apprenticeship

  Hiring Organization: SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: June 15, 2024
  Job Location: Hazel Park, MI
  

• Forestry Technician/Internship

  Hiring Organization: Morlock Forestry
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: June 29, 2025
  Job Location: Nevada, OH
  

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  Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016

  Published on July 29, 2016
  Uneven rain has brought a mix of crop and pest effects.

• European brown rot blossom blight outbreak on Montmorency tart cherries

  Published on June 21, 2013
  European brown rot blossom blight and shoot collapse symptoms have been observed in northwest Michigan orchards. Photos of symptoms and an analysis of conditions leading up to this infection are provided.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers have taken a big jump this week. Tart cherries, summer red and fall raspberries and blueberries need to be protected.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 1, 2011

  Published on June 1, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  Southeast Michigan Vegetable Update – June 5, 2019

  Published on June 5, 2019
  More insects are becoming active, though field activity is still limited.

• Southwest Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 1, 2013

  Published on August 2, 2013
  The 2013 growing season has been a rollercoaster ride in terms of temperatures and precipitation.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020

  Published on June 10, 2020
  Ground preparation, planting, irrigating, weed-insect-disease control and harvesting: growers were doing it all this week.

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  The hidden cost of liver abscesses for the cattle producer

  Published on July 16, 2025
  The cost due to liver abscesses is more than condemned livers.

• Heterosporium leaf spot

  Published on July 24, 2009
  

• Eating out with a peanut allergy

  Published on October 8, 2013
  Eating out should be an enjoyable experience but if you have a peanut allergy you need to take extra precautions.

• Plant Sales and Customer Service Intern

  Hiring Organization: Flowerland
  Employment type: Internship
  Application Due Date: April 15, 2026
  Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI
  

• Summer Nursery Position

  Employment type: Seasonal
  Application Due Date: April 30, 2025
  Job Location: Essexville, MI
  

• Heartland Restoration Technician

  Hiring Organization: Huron Pines
  Employment type: Temporary
  Application Due Date: March 31, 2023
  Job Location: Gaylord, MI