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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Remove harvested cucurbit fields ASAP! -
East Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
A large assortment of vegetables are going to market now. Old crops in finished fields should be destroyed to limit pest buildup. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
It’s time to be on top of cucurbit downy mildew sprays for cucumbers, pickles and melons, and foliar disease programs in general. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Apples are sizing nicely as the drier summer days are upon us. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing. -
Cover crops are on deck as wheat and other small grains are being harvested
Published on July 28, 2020
Cover crops after wheat can help to protect your soil and minimize pest pressure for the upcoming crop. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) continues as the major threat for blueberries and raspberries. Timely insecticide applications and fruit sampling after each application is critical to ensure the effectiveness of your SWD control program.