MSU Extension Cherries

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  The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation

  Published on October 15, 2020
  What does disease management have to do with pollinators?

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.

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  Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  Published on September 2, 2020
  The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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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.

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  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.