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Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
First trap catch of Spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit flies have been seen, and second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth trap catch is on the rise. Strawberry and sweet cherry harvest has wrapped up and tart cherry harvest continues. -
How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays
Published on July 8, 2014
Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 1, 2014
Published on July 2, 2014
Catches of spotted wing Drosophila continue into their second week, with numbers remaining low. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared. -
SDHI fungicides for protecting fruit from brown rot infection
Published on July 1, 2014
Using fungicides to protect from American brown rot will be critical if weather conditions favor disease. SDHI fungicides represent the most effective current class of fungicides for protecting ripening fruit from brown rot. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Apple maggot trap catches and Japanese beetle sightings make an early appearance. Strawberry harvest wraps up for farms in the south and continues for most others while sweet and tart cherry harvest begins. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
First catches of spotted wing Drosophila are two weeks later than this time last year. Traps should be deployed already; protect ripening berries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Strawberry harvest is winding down. Cherry harvest has begun. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.