News
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New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops
Published on May 28, 2020
A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.
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New blueberry stem gall wasp fact sheet available in English and Spanish
Published on May 26, 2020
Includes recommendations for managing stem gall wasp in highbush blueberries based on MSU research.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Blueberries are in bloom thanks to the long-expected summer temperatures from last week. Despite recent late spring frosts events, small fruit crops came out unharmed.
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Fruitworm control in blueberries for 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Check monitoring traps to set biofix and Enviroweather to guide timings for fruitworm integrated pest management.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections.
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Hot weather causing rapid blueberry bloom
Published on May 26, 2020
Warm temperatures are making flowers open and age rapidly.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
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East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.
