MSU Extension Grapes

News

• Anthracnose: How to recognize and control this fungal disease of grapevines

  Published on June 14, 2011
  Know what symptoms to look for when scouting for Anthracnose and implement a management plan in controlling this fungal disease.

• The working wines of Michigan State University’s Spartan Cellars

  Published on June 14, 2011
  Michigan State University’s Spartan Cellars produces and tests experimental wines as an integral part of evaluating new wine grape varieties and cultural practices for the growing Michigan wine industry.

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

• Spring grape disease management: what to consider

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Implementing these tips in your vineyard this spring will make your disease management a success.

• Control options for mites in fruit crops

  Published on May 3, 2011
  There are many pesticides to control mites but their performance varies. This table will help you select the right product for your needs.

• Newer fungicide chemistries for grapes

  Published on April 26, 2011
  Various trends in crop protection worldwide are changing the landscape for grape fungicides.

• There is still time for dormant sprays in grapes

  Published on April 26, 2011
  Dormant sprays help stop or limit fungus spore production to reduce disease pressure.

• Are small farms exempt from Good Agricultural Practices certification?

  Published on April 25, 2011
  Growers operating small farms may not be required to be GAP certified under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, but retailers, packers and shippers keep demanding proof of GAP certification.

• Workshop on TRACEABILITY for Michigan fruit growers

  Published on April 18, 2011
  Learn how to comply with the new traceability requirements covering the entire food production chain

• It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides

  Published on April 14, 2011
  Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state.