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Enviroweather welcomes new project coordinator
Published on September 7, 2018
Michigan State University Enviroweather welcomes Keith Mason as project coordinator, beginning Sept. 4, 2018. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes
Published on August 28, 2018
Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest. -
Avoiding food safety issues with frost-free hydrants
Published on August 21, 2018
Choosing the right frost-free hydrant can reduce food safety risks in the water they emit. Learn the problems of a typical frost-free hydrant and tips on how to avoid them. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Apple harvest is beginning. Peach and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
2018 Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey
Published on August 21, 2018
Help MSU conduct a survey for fungicide resistant powdery mildew populations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018
Published on August 15, 2018
Mild, sunny conditions help move peach and plum ripening.