News
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Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees
Published on April 1, 2020
Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020
Published on March 31, 2020
Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020
Published on March 31, 2020
Spring growth of fruit crops are right on track compared to normal growth for east Michigan, despite an unusually mild winter. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020
Published on March 25, 2020
With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting. -
Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17
Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling. -
American brown rot has developed strong resistance to Indar in parts of Michigan
Published on January 14, 2020
Fungicide screens in northwest and west central Michigan show widespread resistance to all labelled rates of Indar in populations of the American brown rot fungus. -
Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations. -
Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement. -
Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019
Published on September 17, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.