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Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
More grape varieties hit veraison while Red Haven peach harvest and early apples continue.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Gala and Premier Honeycrisp while peach harvest comes to a close. Seedless grape harvest is starting and Concords have hit veraison.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 31, 2024

Published on July 31, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management, and innovative tools.