News
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Preseason fruit IPM meetings to be held March 18 and 21 in southwest Michigan
Published on March 7, 2019
Preseason update for fruit growers on pest and disease control strategies for the 2019 growing season.
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Weekly fruit IPM meetings in southwest Michigan start April 15
Published on March 7, 2019
Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.
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Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season
Published on February 22, 2019
Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan.
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Michigan spring peach meeting scheduled for March 5, 2019
Published on February 22, 2019
The Michigan Spring Peach Update in Benton Harbor is an excellent meeting to learn about all aspects of peaches and peach growing.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in southeast Michigan
Published on January 23, 2019
Michigan State University Extension’s 2019 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management, as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on January 16, 2019
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.
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2019 Tree Fruit Management School registration and agenda now available
Published on January 9, 2019
Register by Jan. 18 to join Michigan State University Extension in Traverse City, Michigan, to learn about tree fruit horticulture, entomology and pathology.
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Effect of lure type and trap placement in monitoring oriental fruit moth populations in Michigan peach orchards
Published on November 30, 2018
Funds from the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission provide new insight on trapping strategies for a familiar pest of Michigan’s peach and apple industry.
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Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.
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Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs.
