MSU Extension Grapes

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  Grower input needed on sour rot and wasp challenges in vineyards

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Michigan State University Extension is looking for your input about sour rot and wasp control in grapes.

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  Workshop on building better spray programs for vineyards in the Midwest

  Published on February 3, 2021
  Attend this virtual workshop on March 2 or 4, 2021, to learn more about writing or recommending fungicide spray programs.

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  Details for excellence in agriculture

  Published on January 28, 2021
  Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?

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  MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference to Feature Fruit Track

  Published on January 26, 2021
  Attend the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference fruit track to learn more about all aspects of growing fruit. Topics should be of interest to all fruit growers, regardless of what or how much you grow.

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  New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

  Published on January 12, 2021
  This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.

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  New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.

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  The history of Michigan’s wine and grape industry – Part 1

  Published on December 3, 2020
  Grapes for both juice and wine have a long and interesting history in Michigan.

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  The history of Michigan’s wine and grape industry – Part 2

  Published on December 3, 2020
  Learn more about the vineyards of the Fruit Belt along the western side of Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review

  Published on November 24, 2020
  Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good.

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  Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.