News
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Late season cultural and chemical options for diseases in grapes—don’t wait!
Published on September 11, 2018
High disease pressure across Michigan can lead to bunch rot and sour rot issues near harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 11, 2018
Published on September 11, 2018
A cool, cloudy week helped apples but could be a problem in grapes. -
The dodder you never wanted
Published on September 10, 2018
Dodder, a parasitic vining plant, is an uncommon greenhouse weed that survives off plants and can rapidly grow infesting multiple plants to whole crops. -
New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing. -
Research vineyard updates on recovering Riesling and core cultivar planting
Published on September 7, 2018
Updates at the northwest Michigan research vineyards on established Riesling and core cultivars, with progression pictures included. -
Weather events lead to biotic pressures as grape harvest approaches
Published on September 7, 2018
Understanding how heavy rain and wind can damage fruit and lead to increased biotic pressure is the first step in controlling fungal and insect damage that may follow. -
Research vineyard update on planting density and pruning impacts on potential yield
Published on September 7, 2018
Update on an applied research project on northwest Michigan Riesling grapevines investigating the impacts of planting density and pruning on potential yield. -
Enviroweather welcomes new project coordinator
Published on September 7, 2018
Michigan State University Enviroweather welcomes Keith Mason as project coordinator, beginning Sept. 4, 2018. -
Resistant, yes or no? Submit your weed seeds for screening at MSU Diagnostic Services.
Published on September 7, 2018
Collect seeds of suspected herbicide-resistant weeds and submit for screening to Michigan State University Diagnostic Services. -
Michigan floriculture: Cultivating beauty
Published on September 6, 2018
A new video shows behind-the-scenes production of flowers in Michigan greenhouses.