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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020

  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020

  Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020

  Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020

  Published on July 8, 2020

  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020

  SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020

  Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020

  Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development.

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  Detecting emerging pesticide resistance in grapes

  Published on July 1, 2020

  Timothy Miles, assistant professor and Extension specialist in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, researches the most effective management strategies for grape diseases.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 1, 2020

  Published on July 1, 2020

  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

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  Mid-season management of grape berry moth

  Published on July 1, 2020

  Spray after the July 4 weekend to protect against the second generation of grape berry moth.