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Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2020
Published on July 15, 2020
Bloom has ended in northern Michigan. Diseases and berry moth larvae have been found on clusters in southern Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020
Published on July 15, 2020
This has been a fairly quiet week for diseases and insects. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms. -
Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates
Published on July 14, 2020
The predicted apple harvest dates are a few days later than normal. -
West central Michigan small fruit report – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila remains the major threat for blueberries and raspberries in the entire Michigan fruit growing regions. Maintaining an effective monitoring and control program is critical to prevent fruit damage. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer pest and crop concerns for apples. -
Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview
Published on July 13, 2020
In this series, we explore trace contaminants and residues that can make their way into our food and water system. In this post, we’ll give a general overview of trace contaminants and residues.