Fruit & Nuts News Archive
July, 2017
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East Michigan fruit crop report – July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 | Bob Tritten | Tart cherry, summer red and black raspberry harvest continues, with blueberry harvest starting at some farms. Much-needed rain swept through the region, bringing hail to several farms.
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Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 | Nikki Rothwell | Sweet cherry harvest is underway and quality is looking good despite this season’s wet weather.
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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 | Brad Baughman | Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.
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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 | Dave Jones | Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot.
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Workshops, technology demonstrations to be featured at 2017 Viticulture Field Day
July 11, 2017 | Brad Baughman | Learn about wine and juice grape management practices, equipment and research findings at Viticulture Field Day on July 26.
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Weed control in perennial strawberry
July 11, 2017 | Bernard Zandstra | Renovate strawberry fields after harvest to improve crop production next year.
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Keep an eye on foliar and fruit diseases in grapes
July 11, 2017 | Annemiek Schilder | Symptoms of black rot, Phomopsis, downy mildew, powdery mildew and anthracnose are common in unsprayed or minimally sprayed vineyards.
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Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017 | Brad Baughman | Grapes continue to size. Attend to canopy management for disease control. Second-generation berry moth egglaying continues.
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Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 3
July 10, 2017 | Stan Moore | Enhancing environmental quality and the natural resources base upon which the agricultural economy depends.
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Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 2
July 6, 2017 | Stan Moore | Satisfying human food and fiber needs.