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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023
Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields. -
Fungicide use for managing white mold in soybeans
Published on July 13, 2023
Consider these factors when deciding if and when fungicides should be applied to manage white mold in soybeans, as well as selecting effective fungicides and equipping and operating sprayers. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 12, 2023
Published on July 12, 2023
Promising grape growth and pest and disease challenges in Michigan vineyards. -
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields
Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
Start of blueberry and early peach harvest and first spotted wing Drosophila catches. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023
Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests. -
New farm manager named at MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on July 10, 2023
MSU alumnus Dan Bacheler has been tabbed as farm manager at the Traverse City-based research station. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- July 5, 2023
Published on July 6, 2023
Growers are harvesting cherries and preparing for spotted wing Drosophila. -
Lawn turf update - July 6, 2023
Published on July 6, 2023
Lawns have recovered following the dry conditions the last couple months but now many diseases are appearing.