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Michigan grape scouting report – June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity! -
Codling moth management options for Michigan apples
Published on June 12, 2024
Optimize first generation codling moth management by using the degree-day model to time interventions and scouting to track thresholds. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Settling into summer on the Ridge. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherries are starting to color, and more June drop is evident in many sweet cherry varieties. Apples are also sizing, and growers are evaluating their thinning outcomes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Potato leafhopper and mite levels are building. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 5, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Low temperatures and rainy conditions slowed down the early start of blueberry growth and development, but they reverted to a more typical tempered one. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
The northwest region has received ample rainfall, resulting in fast tree and fruit growth. The wet weather and humidity could challenge disease management programs this season. -
The 35th annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day and inaugural Michigan Enology Experience are approaching
Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University’s famous field day and steak dinner is back on July 31. We are now adding a second day just for the wine makers.