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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 17, 2024

Published on July 17, 2024
After lots of rain in many areas last week, the weather for the next week will be ideal for plants and people.
Michigan hop pest report week of July 15, 2024

Published on July 16, 2024
Symptoms of virus are visible, samples can be submitted to the Plant and Pest Diagnostics Lab at this time.
Michigan hop crop report week of July 14, 2024

Published on July 16, 2024
Hop growers confront excessive rain across much of Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 11, 2024

Published on July 11, 2024
Large rainfall accumulations halted fieldwork and resulted in standing water in many fields. Most soybeans reached reproductive stages, and low levels of tar spot were confirmed in Branch County.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 10, 2024

Published on July 11, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is in full swing with early varieties already hitting the market. Significant issues are the early arrival of spotted wing Drosophila and Anthracnose fruit rot.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 10, 2024

Published on July 10, 2024
Disease pressure is ramping up and more “diseasey” weather is ahead of us this week.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 10, 2024

Published on July 10, 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.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing. Harvest of early summer peaches may start at the end of the week.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Spotted wing drosophila pressure is very high and incoming hurricane remnants may make control difficult.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Peach harvest is underway in the area.