Small Fruit and Hop Pathology News
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Michigan grape scouting report – June 9, 2021
Published on June 9, 2021
Grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. Bloom on hybrid wine grapes and early vinifera should begin soon in northern parts of the state. Now is a critical time to control diseases. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021
Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard
Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email. -
MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather. -
Early season vineyard management
Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst. -
Grower input needed on sour rot and wasp challenges in vineyards
Published on February 3, 2021
Michigan State University Extension is looking for your input about sour rot and wasp control in grapes. -
Workshop on building better spray programs for vineyards in the Midwest
Published on February 3, 2021
Attend this virtual workshop on March 2 or 4, 2021, to learn more about writing or recommending fungicide spray programs. -
Mobile-friendly guide for blueberry IPM scouting is now available
Published on November 30, 2020
This important blueberry pest identification management tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.