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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 1, 2020
Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 26, 2020
The warm, sunny weather has allowed sugar to accumulate in fruit. In southern Michigan, harvest of some early hybrid varieties will begin in the next one to two weeks. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues. -
Bird damage reduction strategies utilizing viticultural practices
Published on August 25, 2020
Bird damage begins around veraison and continues until late fall/winter when grapes are harvested for ice-wine production. If you don't have bird control, crop losses can reach up to 95% and 60% in red and white varieties, respectively. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Viticultural practices in northwest Michigan at veraison
Published on August 20, 2020
Meticulous and timely viticultural practices are critical when the growing season is short. Follow this timely information to optimize your vineyards' health, profitability and sustainability. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.