News
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Rose chafer management for vineyards
Published on June 13, 2017
These damaging beetles are being reported around the state. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Soils are drying rapidly as plants use soil water for growth. Growers should be irrigating. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
West Michigan growers are still waiting on June drop in apples. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Strawberry harvest is underway for growers in the southern parts of the region and will begin over the weekend or early next week for others. Soils are dry at many farms. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Updates on growing degree-days, fruit development stages, apple scab, cherry leaf spot, fire blight, plum curculio, oriental fruit moth, codling moth and stone fruit borers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017
Published on May 30, 2017
Warm conditions are moving fruit growth quickly. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017
Published on May 30, 2017
Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2017
Published on May 30, 2017
Cooler than normal weather has slowed many insects. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers.