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Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
Cold hardiness of grapevines: The interplay of genetics, environment and management
Published on April 11, 2024
Understanding how genetics, environment and vineyard management shape cold hardiness in grapevines. -
New video on sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila to guide your IPM program
Published on April 11, 2024
How-to guide with equipment list for spotted wing drosophila sampling. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Weather conditions are currently warm, and crop development is moving along quickly. Growers are covering apples for scab prior to the predicted rain on Thursday and Friday. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here! -
West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available in print or downloadable PDF
Published on April 9, 2024
Don’t forget to order the updated E0154 Michigan Fruit Management Guide for the 2024 season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
2024 Michigan grape spring kick-off meeting: Preparing for the growing season
Published on April 8, 2024
Experts will share insights on vineyard health, weather, pest control, organic practices and more. Register now (in-person or virtual) to gain knowledge, network and taste wines!