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  Michigan hop update – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Growers should be on the lookout for increasing potato leafhopper populations and Japanese beetles, as well as continue scouting for downy mildew.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 21, 2024

  Published on August 21, 2024
  rand Rapids apple maturity and IPM update.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  The Grand Rapids area is moving into second cover timing.

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  Michigan hop scouting report – June 22, 2017

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Potato leafhopper and twospotted spider mite populations are increasing, requiring treatment in some locations.

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• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 12, 2012

  Published on June 12, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – July 14, 2011

  Published on July 14, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

• Regional reports on Michigan field crops – June 16, 2011

  Published on June 16, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Fruit crops are looking good. With hot weather, peaches and cherries are blooming, and apple and blueberry flowers are opening.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025

  Published on April 15, 2025
  Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied.

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  Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth: The Good Guys!

  Published on April 14, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to help you learn to recognize some of the important natural enemies that may help control gypsy moth in your area.

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  Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!)

  Published on August 1, 1999
  The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves.

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  Managing Nematodes, Cover Crops, and Soil Health in Diverse Cropping Systems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  In recent years, there has been increasing reference to nematodes, soil health, and cover crops in the scientific and popular media. The intertwined nature of these subjects and the mounting science in the literature can sometimes be overwhelming.

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  Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth

  Published on May 1, 2001
  Gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars, and Eastern tent caterpillars are often found feeding on the leaves of hardwood trees early in the summer.

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