News
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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.
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Keeping up with canopy management
Published on July 12, 2018
Early spring soil moisture and warm, dry conditions favor rapid grapevine development and reduced fruit and leaf disease pressure in northwest Michigan vineyards.
