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Using the MSU Enviroweather grape berry moth model in 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
It is important to know when wild grape blooms in your vineyard so you know when to start degree-day accumulation. -
Increasing farm efficiency with best practices for spray application
Published on June 11, 2018
Simple adjustments to farm pesticide application programs can result in huge cost savings for fruit and vegetable growers. -
Supporting bees and other pollinators on your farm
Published on June 6, 2018
Pollinating insects are important to not only the ecosystem of a farm, but are necessary to continue food and seed production. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend. -
Vineyard IPM can save grape growers money, reduce losses
Published on June 5, 2018
Video highlights how MSU grape team provides pest and disease information to growers in a timely and accessible way. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit. -
It’s time to consider grape mealybug control
Published on June 5, 2018
Watch this video to learn more the biology and management of grape mealybug. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
Hot weather has accelerated plant growth and dried the soils. -
Al pensar en un plan de manejo de la drosófila de ala manchada, utilice un enfoque de manejo de enfermedades
Published on May 24, 2018
Los productores de cerezas deben considerar a la drosófila de ala manchada (spotted wing Drosophila, SWD) como una enfermedad, más que un insecto dañino; esto les ayudará a controlar esta plaga.