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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 26, 2016
Published on August 26, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 26, 2016
Published on August 26, 2016
High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report of 2016. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported. -
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan listening sessions
Published on August 23, 2016
Beekeepers, growers and others interested in the health of honey bees are invited to listening sessions to discuss pesticide use and bees. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
The season-long drought that began for most growers in mid-May appears to be over, especially after another week with good precipitation. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
Strong winds and tornados caused localized problems across blueberry production areas. Peach harvest is proceeding rapidly and Bartlett pear harvest has started. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016
Published on August 19, 2016
High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016
Published on August 19, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house
Published on August 18, 2016
Join us Aug. 25, 2016, for free wagon tours, sessions on wine grapes and tree fruit, and wine tasting and dinner in Traverse City, Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016
Published on August 17, 2016
Heavy rains have relieved drought symptoms, but can cause late-season diseases. Late-season pests are flying.