News
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Harvest of apples is in full swing. A few reports of dock sawfly feeding damage have been reported in apples and brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage continues in apples. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Harvest is fast approaching – what you need to consider. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Gala apple harvest continues. Grape harvest has begun. Growers need to be mindful of late season pests, which appear just before harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017
Published on August 29, 2017
Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest. -
Meteorological responses to the Aug. 21 eclipse
Published on August 29, 2017
Effects of the recent eclipse were more than visual. Here’s what MSU’s Enviroweather measured. -
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals
Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires. -
Understanding growing degree-days
Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 22, 2017
Published on August 22, 2017
Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 22, 2017
Published on August 22, 2017
Brown marmorated stink bugs and limited feeding damage continues in apples. Late summer apple varieties are being harvested, and early fall red raspberries are starting to be harvested this week, with blueberry and peach harvest ending soon.