News
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Spotted wing Drosophila update for cherry growers – July 13, 2018
Published on July 13, 2018
SWD numbers are six times higher than in past years at this time during the season. Although trap numbers are down this week, be cautious with management decisions as rain, humidity and wet weather will likely stimulate SWD activity.
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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Watch out for early feeding damage by brown marmorated stink bugs in developing Gala, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples. Nymphs can be found in abundance on non-crop hosts in some areas.
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East Michigan fruit update – July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
We have had unusually high apple maggot trap catch in the last week. Dry soils are common across the region, causing wilting in all fruit crops.
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Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat.
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Field day will highlight fruit insect and disease research
Published on July 5, 2018
Visit us Sept. 25 in Fennville, Michigan, to see results of 2018 field research by MSU fruit specialists.