MSU Extension Grapes

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

  Published on April 7, 2021
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on April 2, 2021
  Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

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  Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

  Published on March 30, 2021
  How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.

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  Monday fruit IPM webinars for southwest Michigan growers start April 5, 2021

  Published on March 26, 2021
  These weekly updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease developments during the growing season.

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  Register for the 2021 Michigan Statewide Grape Spring Kickoff webinar on March 23

  Published on March 16, 2021
  Early season topics will be covered by MSU Extension experts for Michigan grape growers.