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Michigan Christmas tree pest update – June 4, 2021
Published on June 4, 2021
Scout trees now for insect pests. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021
Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here
Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 24, 2021
Published on May 28, 2021
Conditions remain dry as leaves expand and tree water demand increases. -
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County
Published on May 27, 2021
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard
Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards. -
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?
Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury. -
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 17, 2021
Published on May 20, 2021
Temperatures are warming and conditions remain dry across much of the state.