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• West central Michigan small fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches increased this week in all fruit growing regions. There is not a threshold number of flies to start control, so initiate chemical control immediately upon detection.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers have taken a big jump this week. Tart cherries, summer red and fall raspberries and blueberries need to be protected.

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  Phytophthora crown rot on cucurbits and peppers requires an aggressive approach

  Published on July 23, 2019
  This pathogen swims and enjoys wet conditions.

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  Cucumber downy mildew update

  Published on July 22, 2019
  Michigan State University manages spore detection network and welcomes plant samples.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2019

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Trap catch of spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit fly spiked in the last few days in east Michigan. Act now to control them.

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  Chestnut farm tour to be held in Owosso on Sept. 7

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Join us Sept. 7, 2019, to learn about chestnut production in Michigan, raise money for research and connect with other growers.

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  Nursery production tour set for Aug. 7, 2019 in west Michigan

  Published on July 18, 2019
  Participants can learn about the diversity of nursery crop production in western Michigan. Sign up today!

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  Potato leafhopper and general insect update for field crops

  Published on July 18, 2019
  General field crop insect comments and potato leafhopper information for alfalfa and dry beans.