Resources
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A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries
Published on November 11, 2015
A guide for integrated pest management scouting in highbush blueberries. -
Winter Injury to Grapevines and Methods of Protection
Published on November 11, 2015
Genotype determines a vine’s maximum cold hardiness potential. Environment — soil, weather, topography and pests — and grower management determine how much of that potential is realized. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples
Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" X 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the apple orchard. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits
Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" by 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the orchard. -
Vineyard Establishment 2: Planting and Early Care of Vineyards
Published on November 11, 2015
Most vineyards are planted after the soil has been tilled completely to provide a loose, workable planting bed for the vines. -
Vineyard Establishment 1: Pre-Plant Decisions
Published on November 10, 2015
Grapevines are relatively easy to grow and can live a very long time. Some Michigan vineyards are more than a hundred years old. The commercial grower's goal, however, is not merely vine survival but production of quality grapes at a profit. -
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Blueberry Aphid and Blueberry Shoestring Virus
Published on November 10, 2015
Aphids are a sporadic pest in blueberries, but they can sometimes reach high densities. Their abundance should be monitored each year to help prevent outbreaks. The primary species in blueberries in Michigan is the blueberry aphid, Illinoia pepperi. -
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Japanese Beetle
Published on November 9, 2015
Japanese Beetle: Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) -
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops
Published on November 6, 2015
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops. -
Building a Sustainable Future: Ecologically Based Farming Systems
Published on October 27, 2015
A publication about natural systems and how they affect one's management practices.