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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. -
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information. -
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. -
Nematodes in field crops topic for upcoming Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on August 5, 2024
Join MSU Extension on Aug. 15 for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series where Marisol Quintanilla will discuss her latest research on nematodes in field crops. -
Michigan potato late blight reported on August 5, 2024
Published on August 5, 2024
Late blight confirmed in an additional field in St. Joseph County, Michigan. -
Michigan hop crop report week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Warm and humid weather will make way for slightly cooler temperatures next week. -
Michigan hop pest report week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers are encouraged to scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of August 1, 2024
Published on August 2, 2024
Black stem borer activity should be wrapping up. Growers should trap to confirm emergence has ended before ceasing protectant trunk applications. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 1, 2024
Published on August 1, 2024
Corn leaf aphids continued to settle into corn fields this week. Tar spot is in several counties but at low pressure. Soybean pods progressed toward full seed.