News
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East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region.
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom.
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A primer for Streptomycin, Kasumin and Oxytetracycline use for fire blight management
Published on May 21, 2019
Streptomycin, Kasumin and oxytetracycline are registered for blossom blight control on pome fruit in the U.S. Informational summaries about these antibiotics and their use patterns are explained.
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Blossom blight management for upcoming warm conditions
Published on May 21, 2019
The combination of bloom and warm temperatures significantly raises the risk of fire blight infection in Michigan apple and pear orchards.
