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Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Blueberries are quickly coming to an end and raspberries are in harvest. Fruit quality is excellent but in some late season blueberry varieties, fruit size has been impacted by the long drought. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020
Published on August 18, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020
Published on August 18, 2020
A derecho blew across the region last Monday, leaving damage in its wake. The most affected agricultural areas appear to be western and southern Berrien County. -
East Michigan fruit crop update – August 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
Harvest has begun for Red Haven and other main season peach varieties. Blueberry harvest continues across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Managing spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries and raspberries is critical during harvest. Lower daily temperatures are an opportunity for using a wider range of insecticide products recommended for control. Currently, pyrethroids are very effect.