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East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Weather conditions continue to be cool and tree development is slow. We have reached half-inch green in apples and bud burst in sweet and tart cherries. -
Using ReTain to set fruit
Published on May 7, 2019
ReTain can help set apples, sweet cherries and pears when applied in or near the bloom stage. It maintains longer flower receptiveness during bloom for apples and sweet cherries, and reduces ethylene production after bloom during fruit set on pears. -
Michigan Craft Beverage Council announces research funding for 2019
Published on May 6, 2019
These awards will help MSU and industry address immediate needs of Michigan vineyards and wineries. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 2, 2019
Published on May 2, 2019
Ready, set…wet! The 2019 field season was just about to get rolling when wet snow and heavy rains brought agricultural operations to a quick standstill. -
Cold damage to grapevines: A tale of two regions
Published on May 2, 2019
Recent severe cold damage to grapevines highlights opportunities for new improved production systems and classic “spare parts” viticulture. -
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity
Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings. -
Broad-spectrum fungicides for vegetables
Published on May 1, 2019
Check out these broad-spectrum fungicide options available for use on multiple vegetable crops. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019
Published on May 1, 2019
Rain, rain go away! With lots of field delays this week, consider using free videos to train your workers. -
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines
Published on May 1, 2019
Industry-specific produce safety guidelines, usually more rigorous than basic produce safety standards, only exist for a few crops. Learn which crops have them and how to answer audit questions when your crop doesn’t have them.