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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. -
The next step in your on-farm produce safety work: On-Farm Readiness Review
Published on April 25, 2022
The Michigan on-farm produce safety team helps Michigan produce growers assess their farm’s readiness related to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. -
MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan
Published on February 2, 2022
New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest. -
EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances
Published on August 31, 2021
EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.