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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019
Published on September 10, 2019
Apple harvest is picking up steam. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region. -
Northwest Michigan vineyards are heat limited
Published on September 4, 2019
Prepare for extended hang time. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway. -
Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 28, 2019
Published on August 28, 2019
Grape clusters are ripening across Michigan, so prepare for harvest. The earliest cultivars are starting harvest this week, while some have a long way to go. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Red haven peach and fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing. Most fruit farms are experiencing dry soils with some growers seeing signs of drought stress in tree and small fruits planted this spring. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples. -
Pre-harvest considerations and research vineyard update meeting
Published on August 15, 2019
Meet MSU’s new southwest viticulture specialist Katherine East on Aug. 23 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
Northwest Michigan vineyard update – Aug. 15, 2019
Published on August 15, 2019
Pathogens are here and veraison is coming, so sample petioles for a sneak peek at vine nutrient status.