News
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Using the MSU Enviroweather grape berry moth model in 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
It is important to know when wild grape blooms in your vineyard so you know when to start degree-day accumulation.
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East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway.
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Increasing farm efficiency with best practices for spray application
Published on June 11, 2018
Simple adjustments to farm pesticide application programs can result in huge cost savings for fruit and vegetable growers.
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Rainfast characteristics of insecticides on fruit
Published on June 7, 2018
Precipitation can impact the performance of insecticides on fruit crops, but some compounds resist wash-off.