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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023
Published on July 20, 2023
Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 18, 2023
Published on July 18, 2023
Continuing harvests, spotted wing Drosophila catches, and preparing for brown marmorated stink bug. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Promising grape growth and pest and disease challenges in Michigan vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests. -
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields
Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
Start of blueberry and early peach harvest and first spotted wing Drosophila catches. -
New farm manager named at MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on July 10, 2023
MSU alumnus Dan Bacheler has been tabbed as farm manager at the Traverse City-based research station. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 5, 2023
Published on July 6, 2023
Growers are harvesting cherries and preparing for spotted wing Drosophila. -
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb
Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided.