East central Michigan regional hop report for July 1-8, 2023

Rob Sirrine<sirrine@msu.edu> and Erin Lizotte<taylo548@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - July 12, 2023

Hops are in burr stage in east central Michigan.

Hop plants growing on a trellis. — MI Neo. Photo by Top Hops Farm.

Location: East Central Michigan

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At the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, we hung up fake dead crows in our tomato trial and it appears to have had a multi-species effect, keeping the red winged black birds out that were using the stakes as perches. Other techniques include using narrower dowel-like stakes and reflective tape. Photo by Ben Phillips, MU Extension.

US Drought Monitor Map that shows the intensity of drought across Michigan.

Precipitation graph by month showing April, May, June 2023 compared to 2022 and long term average.

Daily temperature chart from March 1-July 8, 2023 with average low and high temperatures

Accumulated Growing Degree Day Chart that shows accumulated growing degree days (Base 50) compared to highest, lowest, and normal (April 1- July 8, 2023)

Comments

Most varieties are at the wire, aside from Centennial, which is taking its time as usual. Several varieties are well into burr stage, several are just beginning, and a few will likely begin this week. No significant insect or disease pressure at this time.

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