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Using the plum curculio model to assist with management decisions in tart cherries
Published on May 31, 2016
Plum curculio are active in northwest Michigan and we have observed oviposition in several tree fruits. Scouting is essential if using Enviro-weather’s plum curculio model. -
Poison ivy: Can it grow on trees?
Published on May 31, 2016
When collecting firewood, don’t be fooled. Poison ivy can grow on trees. -
Timing trunk sprays for the borer complex in cherries
Published on May 31, 2016
Trunk sprays in early June will be well-timed for American plum and lesser peachtree borers. -
Managing wheat leaf diseases and Fusarium head blight (head scab)
Published on May 27, 2016
The when, what and where of wheat leaf and Fusarium head blight (head scab) disease management. -
Apogee application time in apples
Published on May 24, 2016
When applying Apogee to control vegetative growth in apple trees, growers should consider timing, rate and compatibility. -
Early-season insect risk checklist for field crops
Published on May 20, 2016
Certain conditions may result in an increased risk of early-season pest insect infestation in some fields. -
New Sandea Supplemental Label reduces pre-harvest interval on cucumber
Published on May 18, 2016
Sandea may be used up to 14 days before harvest. -
Foliar applications of azoxystrobin for Rhizoctonia control in sugarbeets
Published on May 16, 2016
Best timing for foliar applications of azoxystrobin for Rhizoctonia control in sugarbeets depends on growth stage, soil moisture and temperature, and weather. -
Clarifications about using the insecticide Belt
Published on May 16, 2016
Tree fruit growers can continue using the insecticide Belt during the 2016 growing season while decision to withdraw product is in review. -
Controlling black knot in Michigan
Published on May 13, 2016
Plum growers need to keep on top of black knot, a disfiguring disease that can quickly destroy a tree.