News
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Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
A brief break from the heat is on the horizon, but the pests and plant stress may linger.
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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.
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Michigan potato late blight forecast – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk low to moderate throughout Michigan.
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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 8, 2020
Published on July 8, 2020
Dry, hot weather has hindered final transplanting.
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila are in all berry fields and blueberries are entering the window of susceptibility to its attack. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical.
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Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Hot weather has hastened cherry development, and harvest is right around the corner. Be cautious about ethephon applications in the heat.
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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.
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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development.
