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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 21, 2023
Growers in southeast Michigan are preparing for cherry harvest and spotted wing Drosophila. -
Christmas tree update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Drought conditions persist over the majority of Michigan. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Tart cherries are starting to turn red, and sweet cherry harvest is around the corner. Growers are hand thinning peaches and apples to maximize fruit size this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average. -
Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops
Published on June 20, 2023
Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields. -
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions
Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 14, 2023
Published on June 19, 2023
It’s a busy time of the season for pest management on the hop farm. Growing conditions in the weeks ahead look good. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 14, 2023
Published on June 15, 2023
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 14, 2023
Published on June 14, 2023
Some lucky growers got some rain Tuesday, and Thursday may bring more, but irrigation is still needed for most farms. -
Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits
Published on June 14, 2023
Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan.