News
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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.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 11, 2018
Published on September 11, 2018
A cool, cloudy week helped apples but could be a problem in grapes.
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon.
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West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Heavy rains reduce drought risk and increase disease risk.