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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
Hot weather has accelerated plant growth and dried the soils. -
High-density peach hedging can boost efficiency, save in labor costs
Published on May 25, 2018
Installing a fruiting wall opens up all sorts of new opportunities for growers.