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Grapevine powdery mildew fungicide resistance survey

Published on June 30, 2020
Michigan State University is seeking help to conduct a survey for QoI/FRAC 11 resistant powdery mildew populations around the Great Lakes region.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017

Published on July 18, 2017
Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected.
Pre-harvest considerations and research vineyard update meeting

Published on August 15, 2019
Meet MSU’s new southwest viticulture specialist Katherine East on Aug. 23 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest

Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall.
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
Managing bird damage on fruit farms

Published on June 21, 2019
Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 30, 2019

Published on July 31, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are higher than ever recorded at this time of year in Michigan; take action to protect susceptible fruit.
Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

Published on November 17, 2020
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013

Published on July 9, 2013
Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries.
Improve your vineyard scouting skills with updated guide

Published on August 9, 2011
The updated and revised Pocket Guide for Grape IPM Scouting in the North Central and Eastern U.S. is now available.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2016

Published on July 15, 2016
Numbers continue to climb throughout the monitoring network; susceptible crops need to be protected.
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 24, 2020

Published on June 24, 2020
Grape bloom has started in northern Michigan. Summer insect and disease management programs are starting in southern Michigan.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.
2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 23, 2016

Published on September 23, 2016
Nymph and adult trap counts continue climbing, especially in the southwest and Fruit Ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting.
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.