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A primer for Streptomycin, Kasumin and Oxytetracycline use for fire blight management
Published on May 21, 2019
Streptomycin, Kasumin and oxytetracycline are registered for blossom blight control on pome fruit in the U.S. Informational summaries about these antibiotics and their use patterns are explained. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up. -
Preparing for gall wasp emergence in blueberry fields
Published on May 21, 2019
Enviroweather model predicts blueberry gall wasp emergence starting later this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination, stem gall wasp, fruitworm and disease management are main priorities for blueberry growers that require time and resources this time of year. -
Blossom blight management for upcoming warm conditions
Published on May 21, 2019
The combination of bloom and warm temperatures significantly raises the risk of fire blight infection in Michigan apple and pear orchards. -
Wine grape research videos now available
Published on May 21, 2019
Find out what MSU scientists are learning thanks to Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council funding. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination and disease management have been on grower’s minds with the continued cool and wet conditions.