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Michigan chestnut update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Pollen shed is starting in southern and central Michigan. European rose chafer numbers are high and Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence will begin soon. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway. -
Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
Published on June 26, 2018
With 13 confirmed cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, poultry exhibitors should try to minimize disease risks for their flocks. -
West Michigan tree fruit update - June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Several insects need to be managed carefully. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Summer insect and disease management in blueberries and other small fruit is fast approaching. Cane collapse and fruit rots in blueberries and the beginning of the spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) flies arrival should be the main focus of growers’ IPM program -
Northwest Michigan’s wine industry is expanding with selective choice of cultivars for a cold climate
Published on June 26, 2018
The Tip of the Mitt AVA is taking advantage of cultivars that thrive in northern conditions to grow more grapes and make more wine. -
Brown marmorated stink bug management survey for commercial producers
Published on June 26, 2018
Has brown marmorated stink bug changed your pest management program? Participate in this nationwide survey to help us help you manage it better. -
Be on the lookout for Asian chestnut gall wasp
Published on June 26, 2018
Asian chestnut gall wasp is present in southwest Michigan. Scout carefully and continue to comply with the state quarantine. Importing plant material from states with known infestations is prohibited. -
Grapevine development, nutrient status and insects in northwest Michigan vineyards
Published on June 26, 2018
Here’s the latest update on Vitis vinifera and cold climate cultivars in northwest Michigan. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase sharply in southwest Michigan
Published on June 26, 2018
Monitoring traps are detecting increasing fly activity as fruit continue to ripen.