MSU Extension Grapes

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  MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

  Published on May 27, 2022
  From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.

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  Register for Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up

  Published on May 26, 2022
  This year's Dirt to Glass conference will focus on soil health, soil identification and soil fertility. Each year, the conference chooses a specific area of study based on the results of an annual educational needs assessment survey.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 25, 2022

  Published on May 25, 2022
  Wild grape bloom is expected soon in southern Michigan. Shoot growth is slow, but continuing in northern vineyards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 18, 2022

  Published on May 18, 2022
  The heat helped grapes throughout the state move quickly over the past week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 11, 2022

  Published on May 11, 2022
  This is the first grape scouting report of the season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Hot weather this week will speed up crop development.

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  Taming the monster: How to prune overgrown grapevines

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Grapevines require annual pruning for health and productivity.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.