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Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019
Published on September 10, 2019
Apple harvest is picking up steam. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region. -
Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Red haven peach and fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing. Most fruit farms are experiencing dry soils with some growers seeing signs of drought stress in tree and small fruits planted this spring. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Late summer pest considerations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.