Small Fruit and Hop Pathology News

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.
Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

Published on October 23, 2020
Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 30, 2020

Published on September 30, 2020
Concord harvest has begun. This will be the last grape scouting report of the 2020 growing season.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 23, 2020

Published on September 23, 2020
Niagara harvest has begun. Wine and table grape harvests continue.
Critical practices to control late season grape diseases and the potential effects of fungicides on fermentation

Published on September 22, 2020
The right strategy for controlling cluster rots is crucial. Be mindful of the preharvest interval when choosing fungicides to manage these grape diseases.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals.