MSU Extension Grapes

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  Berry moth control: Preparing for the 2020 grape harvest

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Insecticides must have a short enough preharvest interval for the end of the season.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals.

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  Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  Published on September 2, 2020
  The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  The warm, sunny weather has allowed sugar to accumulate in fruit. In southern Michigan, harvest of some early hybrid varieties will begin in the next one to two weeks.