Sample News
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Northwest Michigan weather conditions, grapevine development and management
Published on May 22, 2019
Although grapevines may be slow to wake up this season, do not sleep on early season vineyard management. Also, don’t forget about our June 4 Pre-bloom Meeting in Leelanau County. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 22, 2019
Published on May 22, 2019
A fair amount of planting happened in the last week, but more rain is on the way. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up. -
Preparing for gall wasp emergence in blueberry fields
Published on May 21, 2019
Enviroweather model predicts blueberry gall wasp emergence starting later this week. -
A primer for Streptomycin, Kasumin and Oxytetracycline use for fire blight management
Published on May 21, 2019
Streptomycin, Kasumin and oxytetracycline are registered for blossom blight control on pome fruit in the U.S. Informational summaries about these antibiotics and their use patterns are explained. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom. -
Blossom blight management for upcoming warm conditions
Published on May 21, 2019
The combination of bloom and warm temperatures significantly raises the risk of fire blight infection in Michigan apple and pear orchards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination, stem gall wasp, fruitworm and disease management are main priorities for blueberry growers that require time and resources this time of year.