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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are higher than ever recorded at this time of year in Michigan; take action to protect susceptible fruit. -
Central Michigan vegetable update – July 31, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
After a spring of persistent rain, summer is turning out dry. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 31, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
Mid-season pest scouting indicates some developing issues and new pests developing. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Sweet and tart cherry harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Monitoring spotted wing Drosophila should be a priority for berry growers. Populations continue increasing and fruit infestations are a potential risk. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Tart cherry harvest will wind down by the end of the week, and peach harvest is just around the corner. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climbed sharply again the last week. The summer tsunami of the “spotted weapon of destruction” is here, and growers need to protect their berries now. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Protection from spotted wing Drosophila infestation will need to continue to the end of harvest for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, fall raspberries and blueberries. -
Kick your soil health up a notch by attending Aug. 26 twilight meeting
Published on July 29, 2019
Michigan State University Extension and the MSU cover crops team are offering another great soil health educational event for fee to farmers in the Monroe County area. -
Blueberry pick bucket food safety practices on your farm
Published on July 29, 2019
Properly handling and storing blueberry pick buckets is extremely important in order to minimize bacterial growth.