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Timely tips for managing wheat disease on May 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on May 5, 2025
Hear the latest updates on wheat diseases from Marty Chilvers on the May 8, 2025, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Chestnut brown rot management in the field

Published on May 2, 2025
Results of ongoing research at Michigan State University indicate several available fungicides can significantly reduce brown rot in chestnut.
MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28

Published on May 1, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.
Wheat Watchers week of April 28, 2025

Published on May 1, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 1, 2025

Published on May 1, 2025
More dry weather resulted in planting and cultivation. Winter wheat hit Feekes 7, and cereal leaf beetle adults were found in southern fields.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Warmer weather means bud phenology is moving right along. Apricots are in full bloom, and plum and sweet cherry are beginning to bloom.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.
Christmas tree field report – April 28, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Updates on pest management, scouting and farm notes from Christmas tree producers across Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – April 30, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
This is the first weekly report of the 2025 season.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).