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  MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 31, 2019

  Published on July 31, 2019
  Mid-season pest scouting indicates some developing issues and new pests developing.

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  Rose chafer management for vineyards

  Published on June 13, 2017
  These damaging beetles are being reported around the state.

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  Drone workshops for agricultural professionals in Traverse City and East Lansing

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis.

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  Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

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  Harvest is underway in northwest Michigan vineyards

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Year-to-year variation in ripening conditions and 2018 fruit maturity.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region; growers are challenged by rain with as many fields are saturated. Primary apple scab season has come an end.

• Disease control after spring freeze injury in grapes: Keep on top of Phomopsis

  Published on May 13, 2008
  

• East Michigan fruit report – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Sweet and tart cherry harvest is starting. Summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Strawberry harvest continues across the mid and northern parts of the region.

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  Critical practices to control late season grape diseases and the potential effects of fungicides on fermentation

  Published on September 22, 2020
  The right strategy for controlling cluster rots is crucial. Be mindful of the preharvest interval when choosing fungicides to manage these grape diseases.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays.

• Fall mice and vole control is critical to reduce potential damage in orchards

  Published on November 27, 2013
  Now is the time when mice and voles are moving into fruit orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 22, 2017

  Published on August 22, 2017
  Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples.

• Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are climbing in southwest Michigan, but still low in other areas. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

• Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Bloom is over and grapes are sizing rapidly, with light fungal disease pressure. Grape berry moth egglaying to begin over the weekend.

• Soil sampling vineyards and guidelines for interpreting the soil test results

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Determine soil nutrient levels in your vineyard and save money by applying only the nutrients you need.

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  Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk.