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Michigan grape scouting report – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A hot weekend allowed for fieldwork, planting and plant growth. Insect pests are starting to be active and weeds are growing quickly. -
East Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
A taste of summer this week and crop progress has been rapid. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Vegetable pest activity is starting for crops that weathered recent cold then hot weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections. -
New blueberry stem gall wasp fact sheet available in English and Spanish
Published on May 26, 2020
Includes recommendations for managing stem gall wasp in highbush blueberries based on MSU research. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days. -
Hot weather causing rapid blueberry bloom
Published on May 26, 2020
Warm temperatures are making flowers open and age rapidly. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Tart cherries are in full bloom and apple bloom is starting. Growers are finding time between forecasted rains to protect blossoms and leaves. -
Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season
Published on May 26, 2020
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss; get updated on products available for control.