News
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Pre-veraison and veraison canopy management in the vineyard
Published on August 5, 2021
In cool climate viticulture with short seasons and reduced heat accumulation during summer, careful and timely viticultural practices are essential for maximizing the profitability and sustainability of your vineyards. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 4, 2021
Published on August 4, 2021
Viticulture Field Day was a success. There are several other events planned for the year. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor. -
Join us for a northwest Michigan grape pre-veraison meeting Aug. 6, 2021
Published on July 26, 2021
We'll talk about how to use cutting-edge technology to decrease bird damage and do disease scouting (spore trapping technology). -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2021
Published on July 22, 2021
Summer pests and diseases are here. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2021
Published on July 15, 2021
Rainy weather requires attention to disease scouting and management. Some regions are half way to harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021
Published on July 7, 2021
Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.