News
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Niagara harvest has begun. Wine and table grape harvests continue.
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Critical practices to control late season grape diseases and the potential effects of fungicides on fermentation
Published on September 22, 2020
The right strategy for controlling cluster rots is crucial. Be mindful of the preharvest interval when choosing fungicides to manage these grape diseases.
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Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon.
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.
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Detect and avoid nematode problems in your fruit planting
Published on September 11, 2020
Fall is the time to take soil samples for nematode testing.
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state.
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Berry moth control: Preparing for the 2020 grape harvest
Published on September 9, 2020
Insecticides must have a short enough preharvest interval for the end of the season.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020
Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.
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Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.
