News
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Michigan Grape scouting report – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
Pest pressure is increasing, and some growers are clearing up from the derecho.
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Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards.
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August is key time for protecting clusters from grape berry moth
Published on August 4, 2020
Scout vineyards and plan your product selection and timing.
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Leaf spot damage from fourlined plant bug a common sight in Michigan gardens
Published on August 3, 2020
Tips for recognizing and managing fourlined plant bug, a distinctive garden pest.
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Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature discussion on disease management with irrigation
Published on July 27, 2020
MSU’s Marty Chilvers and Lyndon Kelley will present on managing crop diseases under irrigation, with focus on corn tar spot, during the Aug. 6, 2020, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.
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Potato leafhoppers are doing more harm than alfalfa growers may realize
Published on July 23, 2020
Hot, dry weather has led to high numbers of leafhoppers in 2020.
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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.
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White mold management in Michigan dry beans
Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield.
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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.
