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Sign up today for free commodity-based, two-day drone workshops
Published on July 19, 2018
A series of free two-day workshops are offered for grape, nursery and row crop growers this summer and fall. The registration ends July 28, so sign up today!
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East Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Our spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken a big jump at some farms, with spider mite and apple maggot populations continuing to build. Some limited areas received rain yesterday, but most remain under drought conditions.
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Levels of SWD in traps continue to rise in southern Michigan, are leveling off mid-state, and dipping a bit in the north.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Dry conditions continue. This week will be cooler. Blueberry harvest continues as peach and plum harvest begins.
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Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry harvests are well underway; we will harvest tart cherries at the research station this week.