News
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Northwest Michigan vineyards are heat limited
Published on September 4, 2019
Prepare for extended hang time.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway.
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Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.
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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 28, 2019
Published on August 28, 2019
Grape clusters are ripening across Michigan, so prepare for harvest. The earliest cultivars are starting harvest this week, while some have a long way to go.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples.
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Northwest Michigan vineyard update – Aug. 15, 2019
Published on August 15, 2019
Pathogens are here and veraison is coming, so sample petioles for a sneak peek at vine nutrient status.
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Pre-harvest considerations and research vineyard update meeting
Published on August 15, 2019
Meet MSU’s new southwest viticulture specialist Katherine East on Aug. 23 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.
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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 14, 2019
Published on August 14, 2019
Veraison signals transition to preparing vineyards for the 2019 harvest. Scout your vineyards to help ensure good fruit quality.
