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MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 28, 2019
Published on August 28, 2019
Grape clusters are ripening across Michigan, so prepare for harvest. The earliest cultivars are starting harvest this week, while some have a long way to go. -
Lymantria dispar outbreaks in Michigan
Published on August 22, 2019
What can I do about Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth? Will Lymantria dispar go away on their own? -
Western bean cutworm is alive and well in central Michigan
Published on August 15, 2019
Dry bean growers and crop consultants should begin scouting for damage this week. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Aug. 14, 2019
Published on August 14, 2019
Veraison signals transition to preparing vineyards for the 2019 harvest. Scout your vineyards to help ensure good fruit quality. -
Horticultural practices to combat American brown rot in sweet cherry orchard systems
Published on August 13, 2019
Make sound horticultural decisions in the orchard to reduce your risk of losses to this difficult disease. -
Identifying late-season caterpillars feeding in corn ears
Published on August 9, 2019
Those dudes in corn ears could be earworm! -
New Command 3 ME Supplemental Label approved by EPA
Published on August 7, 2019
Command has a 30-day preharvest interval for cucumbers and may be used on cilantro and dill. -
Identifying spruce needle rust
Published on August 6, 2019
Spruce needle rust is easily identified by pale, whitish-to-orange blisters that appear on infected needles in the summer. -
Managing corn earworm in an unusual year
Published on July 31, 2019
There have been reports of wormy sweet corn, and the causes are tied up in our unusual spring and current weather patterns. Learn about corn earworm and tips for managing it in a difficult year. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 31, 2019
Published on July 31, 2019
Mid-season pest scouting indicates some developing issues and new pests developing.