Grapes
MSU tips for better blueberry weed control
Blueberry growers have several long-residual herbicides available for use in first-year and established plantings. Complete weed control is critical the first year to ensure high survival rates and quick establishment. Weed competition or herbicide injury... more »
Harsh winter destroys many concord grape vines in New York
The frigid winter weather has destroyed a portion of the concord grape crop in Chautauqua County. Temperatures routinely hit below 25 degrees in the area this winter.Many local grape farms are tucked away in the... more »
MSU publishes Michigan regional fruit reports
Here are Michigan's regional fruit reports for April 7, courtesy of Michigan State University Extension.West MichiganWeather. A bit similar to 2014, spring is slow to arrive in 2015. Fruit growers tend to be pleased with... more »
Grape buds injured in northwest Michigan for second year in a row
A year ago, when reports came out on severe winter kill to wine grape buds in northwest Michigan, everyone assumed that such unprecedented cold would not likely happen again. Unfortunately, the assumption was wrong. The... more »
Weekly IPM meetings start in SW Michigan
Weekly Monday fruit integrated pest management (IPM) meetings are held for fruit growers in southwest Michigan every Monday in April (starting April 13) through the end of June.Michigan State University Extension fruit educators Mark Longstroth,... more »
April declared ‘Michigan Wine Month’
April has been declared “Michigan Wine Month” to honor our state’s wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy, Gov. Rick Snyder said.The number of wineries in the state... more »
Northwest Michigan Winegrape Spring Kick-off meeting April 10
Mark your calendars to attend the Northwest Michigan Winegrape Spring Kick-off meeting on Friday afternoon, April 10 at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684.The program includes a... more »
Fresno State Vineyard Mechanization & Sensing Workshop April 25
Wine and raisin grape growers and managers won't want to miss the Fresno State Vineyard Mechanization & Sensing Workshop at Fresno State on Saturday, April 25. The Department of Viticulture and Enology has a great... more »
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