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Lower leaf chlorosis, spotting, and necrosis of New Guinea impatiens induced by low substrate pH
Published on May 4, 2018
New Guinea impatiens grown in substrates below the optimal pH range of 5.8 to 6.4 may exhibit lower leaf chlorosis (yellowing), interveinal chlorosis, red-to-black spotting along leaf margins and between veins, and marginal necrosis of the lower foliage. -
Protect greenhouse tomato transplants from bacterial spot
Published on May 2, 2018
Tough love in the greenhouse means less heartbreak in the field from bacterial spot. -
Michigan small farm newsletter
Published on May 1, 2018
A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension. -
Low substrate pH causes lower leaf chlorosis and necrosis in geraniums
Published on April 30, 2018
Geraniums grown in substrates below the optimal pH range of 5.8 to 6.4 will exhibit chlorotic leaf spotting between veins, interveinal chlorosis, and marginal and leaf necrosis of the lower foliage. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in Begonia — Part 3
Published on April 27, 2018
How to approach phytosanitary control in a begonia crop with Xanthomonas. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 2
Published on April 27, 2018
Cultural practices and chemical treatment of Xanthomonas in begonia. -
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 1
Published on April 27, 2018
Xanthomonas in begonia: What it is, what it does and how to know if your plants have it. -
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers
Published on April 26, 2018
The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics. -
Traverse City Pollinator Health Meeting rescheduled for April 30
Published on April 17, 2018
Please register again for Michigan State University Extension's public input meeting on pollinator issues in the Grand Traverse region. -
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive
Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.