Sample News
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Northwest Michigan fruit report – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Cool and wet conditions continue in northwest Michigan. We are assessing crop size in cherries, and growers are thinning apples. -
How will the wet spring impact field crop insects?
Published on June 18, 2019
An update on field crop insects and wet weather during the 2019 growing season. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Adult cranberry fruitworm flight peaked last week in our region, and egglaying began around June 9. Insecticide sprays are necessary now to coincide with the egg hatching period. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
June drop in apples should appear with warmer weather. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week. -
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices
Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage. -
Rainfast characteristics of insecticides on fruit
Published on June 18, 2019
Precipitation can impact the performance of insecticides on fruit crops, but some compounds resist wash-off. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins.