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Michigan grape scouting report – June 26, 2024

Published on June 26, 2024
Spotted lanternfly was identified in a new site in southern Monroe County outside fruit-growing areas. MSU and agencies monitor statewide, including vineyards. Report sightings to DNR's Eyes In The Field.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting!
ANNOUNCING DEFENSE SEMINAR: EMILY ROGGENKAMP

Published on June 24, 2024
“GENETIC INVESTIGATION OF THE MAIZE PATHOGEN PHYLLACHORA MAYDIS”
MSU faculty turn the farm into a classroom

Published on June 21, 2024
Science teachers visit MSU to learn STEM principles from PSM educators
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems

Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems.
The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties.
Considering double-crop soybeans after a winter cereal this year?

Published on June 20, 2024
The unusually rapid winter wheat crop development this spring may result in increased interest in planting double-crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice.