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Million-dollar rain

Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance?
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
Summer meeting season is here. Look here for a list of upcoming grape educational events.
East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Berry harvest continues. Peach and plum harvests have begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020

Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
Bloom has ended in northern Michigan. Diseases and berry moth larvae have been found on clusters in southern Michigan.
Michigan State University hosts viticulture virtual field days

Published on July 15, 2020
Online webinar series highlights MSU research and outreach, offer management strategies for growers
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
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.
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.