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Grapes
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Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents. -
2017 Agriculture Census has been extended
Published on February 6, 2018
Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms. -
Fruit growers faced with oil and gas leasing decisions: Part 1
Published on May 16, 2012
A weather disaster coupled with an offer to lease mineral rights can provide tempting immediate cash flow, are there potential long term considerations to know before signing an oil and gas lease? -
Chestnut Orchard Establishment Workshop
Published on February 27, 2017
Join us to learn about commercial chestnut production in Michigan this April 2017! -
Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on March 28, 2014
Cottage to Commercial training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a commercial reality. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013
Published on August 13, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase slightly in southwest Michigan. -
Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops
Published on June 19, 2012
Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
Fall off-campus MSU grape, wine and plant science courses open
Published on June 20, 2013
Applied Plant Science and Viticulture certificate programs are being offered at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall by Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
2014 Farm Bill provides additional NAP buy-up coverage for 2012 fruit crop losses
Published on August 1, 2014
The 2014 Farm Bill provides retroactive buy-up coverage to Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program producers of eligible non-insurable fruit crops that qualify due to a natural disaster, such as the 2012 freeze. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 15, 2016
Published on September 16, 2016
Nymphs and adults continue to be captured in traps located in southwest and fruit ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting. -
Grand Traverse region’s wine grape production significantly down in 2014
Published on September 11, 2014
The 2014 wine grape crop is short, but wineries will still have a good inventory on hand for the coming sales year. -
Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators
Published on May 1, 2018
With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Oct. 5, 2016
Published on October 5, 2016
Important management recommendations for growers who still have late ripening fruit to harvest. Damaged apples have been reported in Golden Delicious and other early ripening varieties harvested from trees at orchard margins. -
What is the difference between a frost and a freeze?
Published on April 21, 2015
The dew point and wind conditions impact how likely a freeze will be damaging. Cold, cloudy windy conditions can limit damage. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season.
