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Bridge grafting girdled fruit tree trunks
Published on March 26, 2014
Bridge grafting is an option to help save trees with extensive bark damage inflicted by rabbits during the winter. -
Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014
Published on March 26, 2014
Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise. -
NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers
Published on February 28, 2014
Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program. -
Mice and vole populations are building in many orchards
Published on February 14, 2014
Some feeding damage by mice and voles is starting to be seen in fruit orchards. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?
Published on January 21, 2014
Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender. -
2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug
Published on January 14, 2014
New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission
Published on November 27, 2013
A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry.