News
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Western bean cutworms and Asiatic garden beetles are emerging in field crops
Published on July 3, 2017
Western bean cutworm numbers will increase over the next few weeks, and Asiatic garden beetles are emerging, with southwest Michigan being the most hard-hit area. -
Will spotted wing Drosophila become a pest of saskatoon berries in 2017?
Published on July 3, 2017
The early upswing in spotted wing Drosophila activity may lead to a new problem for Michigan’s saskatoon growers. -
Potential for spotted wing Drosophila infestation in dropped cherries
Published on June 29, 2017
We screened June-dropped and wind-dropped fruit to determine levels of spotted wing Drosophila infestation in tart and sweet cherries. -
Plan to change when dealing with spotted wing Drosophila
Published on June 28, 2017
Growers will need a fresh approach to managing spotted wing Drosophila. -
Protect grape clusters from all major grape diseases during early fruit development
Published on June 27, 2017
Young fruit clusters are highly susceptible to all major diseases. Broad-spectrum fungicides and careful scouting for disease symptoms are advised. -
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Bloom is over and grapes are sizing rapidly, with light fungal disease pressure. Grape berry moth egglaying to begin over the weekend. -
Management considerations for peach orchards with edge damage from oriental fruit moth
Published on June 27, 2017
What growers need to do to manage oriental fruit moth in Michigan peach blocks. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Another jump was seen in flies caught in monitoring traps. Ripening sweet and tart cherries and early ripening blueberry cultivars are vulnerable. Monitoring for this pest is critical as crops become susceptible. -
RUP and CCA credits to be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day
Published on June 27, 2017
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars once again attacking trees in Michigan
Published on June 23, 2017
Large numbers of gypsy moth caterpillars strip trees in Mid-Michigan as drought hampers fungal controls.