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Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College
Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County. -
Michigan State University hosts viticulture virtual field days
Published on July 15, 2020
Online webinar series highlights MSU research and outreach, offer management strategies for growers -
East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
Mid-season management of grape berry moth
Published on July 1, 2020
Spray after the July 4 weekend to protect against the second generation of grape berry moth.