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Central Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018
Published on July 18, 2018
Dry weather pests become the focus now that we have gone from feast to famine on rainfall. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018
Published on July 18, 2018
Drier weather has slowed bacterial disease spread but increased the need for irrigation. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018
Published on July 18, 2018
Irrigation has remained a major focus, with some insects and diseases to report. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 18, 2018
Published on July 18, 2018
It is quite dry. Irrigation systems are working overtime and insect pests are active, but disease development is being hampered. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry harvests are well underway; we will harvest tart cherries at the research station this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Dry conditions continue. This week will be cooler. Blueberry harvest continues as peach and plum harvest begins. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Levels of SWD in traps continue to rise in southern Michigan, are leveling off mid-state, and dipping a bit in the north. -
East Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Our spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken a big jump at some farms, with spider mite and apple maggot populations continuing to build. Some limited areas received rain yesterday, but most remain under drought conditions. -
Some vegetable transplants have had difficulty due to hot weather
Published on July 13, 2018
Hot weather during transplanting can lead to increased plant mortality. Follow these steps to minimize losses. -
Spotted wing Drosophila update for cherry growers – July 13, 2018
Published on July 13, 2018
SWD numbers are six times higher than in past years at this time during the season. Although trap numbers are down this week, be cautious with management decisions as rain, humidity and wet weather will likely stimulate SWD activity.