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Vineyard IPM scouting report for June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Grape berry moth second generation egglaying predicted for next week in southwest Michigan. -
Potato late blight recommendations for 2015
Published on June 24, 2015
Michigan potato growers should be observant for late blight this year and know the symptoms, biology and control methods. -
White mold of soybeans and foliar fungicides
Published on June 24, 2015
Now is the time to make a decision regarding white mold fungicide applications. -
Blackleg disease reported in some Michigan potato fields
Published on June 24, 2015
Aerial and lower stem blackleg in potatoes are ever present, but some years worse than others. -
Weather ideal for start of downy mildew in grapes
Published on June 23, 2015
Rainy weather and humid conditions favor downy mildew development in grapes. Here is a review of the pathogen’s biology and control measures. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 23, 2015
Published on June 23, 2015
Trap catches are low to zero across Michigan; a few more southwest sites are reporting first catches this week. -
Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber and melon growers are urged to take action against cucumber downy mildew. -
Excessive rain promotes Phytophthora diseases in raspberries and strawberries
Published on June 23, 2015
Waterlogging promotes Phytophthora diseases in berry crops. Learn about symptoms and management options. -
Cucumber downy mildew management practices for home gardeners
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber downy mildew is in Michigan now. Look for spots on cucumber leaves. -
Pine false webworms are active in Scots pine
Published on June 19, 2015
Large numbers of pine false webworm are being found in Scots pine fields in northern Michigan.