MSU Extension Grapes

News

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

  Published on August 24, 2021
  Apple harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 17, 2021

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Peach harvest is moving quickly. Bartlett pear harvesting for the processing market is starting in southwest Michigan

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  Addressing labor challenges together

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 11, 2021

  Published on August 11, 2021
  Veraison season is here. Third generation of grape berry moth is predicted to be starting in southern Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.

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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.

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor.

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  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).