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Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 11, 2021

Published on August 11, 2021
Veraison season is here. Third generation of grape berry moth is predicted to be starting in southern Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.
Pre-veraison and veraison canopy management in the vineyard

Published on August 5, 2021
In cool climate viticulture with short seasons and reduced heat accumulation during summer, careful and timely viticultural practices are essential for maximizing the profitability and sustainability of your vineyards.
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 4, 2021

Published on August 4, 2021
Viticulture Field Day was a success. There are several other events planned for the year.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor.
Join us for a northwest Michigan grape pre-veraison meeting Aug. 6, 2021

Published on July 26, 2021
We'll talk about how to use cutting-edge technology to decrease bird damage and do disease scouting (spore trapping technology).
Michigan grape scouting report – July 22, 2021

Published on July 22, 2021
Summer pests and diseases are here.
Field day will highlight fruit insect, disease and weed research

Published on July 22, 2021
Visit the Trevor Nichols Research Center in Fennville, Michigan, on Sept. 28, 2021, to learn the results of 2021 field research by MSU fruit specialists.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2021

Published on July 15, 2021
Rainy weather requires attention to disease scouting and management. Some regions are half way to harvest.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021

Published on July 13, 2021
Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 7, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Grape berry moth egglaying has begun in southern Michigan vineyards. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 30, 2021

Published on June 30, 2021
Grape berry moth egglaying will begin in southern Michigan vineyards soon. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 23, 2021

Published on June 23, 2021
Grape bloom continues in northern Michigan and is ending in southern regions. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021

Published on June 22, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region.
MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production

Published on June 16, 2021
Paolo Sabbatini and Ilce Medina Meza are studying how removing leaves from vine canopies early in the season can help Michigan wine producers grow high-quality grapes.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 16, 2021

Published on June 16, 2021
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Bloom is continuing on vinifera wine grapes in southern Michigan as well.