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Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 22, 2022
Published on June 24, 2022
Pollen shed is underway in much of the state. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2022
Published on June 9, 2022
Potato leafhopper has arrived in Michigan orchards. -
Irrigation to help get the crop started
Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 9, 2022
Published on May 13, 2022
Growers with young trees should be monitoring for and protecting against black stem borer at this time. -
Chestnut pest alert: Black stem borer
Published on April 26, 2022
Young chestnut trees are vulnerable to black stem borer damage at this time.