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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – June 19, 2019
Published on June 19, 2019
Insect and disease issues are becoming more apparent in Michigan vineyards as the season progresses. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week. -
Rainfast characteristics of insecticides on fruit
Published on June 18, 2019
Precipitation can impact the performance of insecticides on fruit crops, but some compounds resist wash-off. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Strawberry harvest is beginning. Grapes will bloom soon. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes. -
Do you suspect grapevine trunk disease in your vineyard?
Published on June 11, 2019
The only way to know for sure is by laboratory analysis. Learn how to submit a sample to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics for analysis. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – June 5, 2019
Published on June 5, 2019
Vines are growing with the heat, and spring insects are getting active. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.