News
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The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators?
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 30, 2020
Published on September 30, 2020
Concord harvest has begun. This will be the last grape scouting report of the 2020 growing season.
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Weed management in vineyards starts with fall herbicide application
Published on September 30, 2020
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in vineyards.
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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.
