News
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East Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
The region is finally starting to dry out, even though many east Michigan growers saw another inch of precipitation in the last week. Strawberry harvest continues across the region with saskatoon and sweet cherry harvest to follow in the next week or so.
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New stone fruit Integrated Pest Management guide for beginners available online
Published on June 25, 2019
A new series of how-to fact sheets, collectively called Stone Fruit IPM for Beginners, developed for new growers and scouts of stone fruit is now available online.
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When will the cool, wet weather end?
Published on June 24, 2019
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen gives insight on recent weather and predictions for the rest of the summer.
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Diversity in when milkweeds emerge supports monarch butterflies
Published on June 21, 2019
The timing of milkweed emergence determines egg-laying opportunities for monarchs
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Managing bird damage on fruit farms
Published on June 21, 2019
Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.
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Special workshop on spotted wing Drosophila training for Hispanic blueberry growers
Published on June 20, 2019
Hispanic/Latino blueberry growers are encouraged to attend a spotted wing Drosophila training on June 26 in Fennville, Michigan.
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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – June 19, 2019
Published on June 19, 2019
Insect and disease issues are becoming more apparent in Michigan vineyards as the season progresses.
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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Adult cranberry fruitworm flight peaked last week in our region, and egglaying began around June 9. Insecticide sprays are necessary now to coincide with the egg hatching period.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins.
