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Botector: A new biofungicide for control of Botrytis bunch rot in grapes
Published on August 21, 2013
Botector is a new biofungicide labeled for Botrytis bunch rot control of grapes. It is based on competitive exclusion of Botrytis cinera and can be used in organic production. -
Harsh winter for wine grape buds
Published on March 31, 2014
Sub-zero temperatures in February and March of 2014 may have affected vineyards in Michigan’s Grand Traverse region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025
Published on August 5, 2025
Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes. -
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information. -
Reducing costs and improving profits for wheat growers
Published on April 18, 2019
Follow these suggestions to reduce variable cash expenses for wheat production and add value to the enterprise or rotation. -
Forester – Fish and Wildlife Office
Hiring Organization: Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: January 21, 2025
Job Location: Boise, Idaho
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West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 21, 2019
Published on August 21, 2019
Don’t let the calendar date fool you into premature harvest of early apple varieties. West central Michigan apples are several days behind normal harvest dates this year. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination and disease management have been on grower’s minds with the continued cool and wet conditions. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
Hot weather has accelerated plant growth and dried the soils. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Blueberry bloom is ending. Strawberries are starting to color. Tree fruit are rapidly increasing in size -
2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26
Published on February 25, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Managing Japanese beetles in fruit crops
Published on July 12, 2011
View the different control methods and insecticide, including organic, options for minimizing Japanese beetles on your farm. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2026
Published on April 15, 2026
Southwest Michigan is experiencing April showers and warm weather. -
A new pollinator in town
Published on April 11, 2006
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Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Third generation grape berry moth flight is occurring now. Some leaf infections of downy mildew are appearing in Niagara grapes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
The weather is more summer-like, so fruit is sizing and sweet cherries are starting to color. Some diseases, like fire blight and cherry leaf spot, are a major concern at this time.
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