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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
The region is finally starting to dry out, even though many east Michigan growers saw another inch of precipitation in the last week. Strawberry harvest continues across the region with saskatoon and sweet cherry harvest to follow in the next week or so. -
Kasumin registered by EPA for fire blight control on pome fruit
Published on September 24, 2014
Kasumin 2L is now fully registered on pome fruit in the United States for control of fire blight. This product provides excellent control of blossom blight and is critically needed, especially in orchards impacted by streptomycin resistance. -
Kasumin has been granted a Section 18 Specific Exemption for fire blight control for 2012
Published on March 30, 2012
This Section 18 exemption applies only to counties where streptomycin-resistant isolates of the fire blight pathogen have been detected. -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
The MSU apple maturity program reports for southwest Michigan help the Michigan industry manage the apple crop. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan, and growers are pleased there are more cherries out there than initially estimated. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019
Published on July 3, 2019
Managing tree fruit diseases is the primary concern for regional growers with the continued high levels of rainfall and humidity. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 15, 2017
Published on August 15, 2017
Harvest continues for peaches and summer apple varieties, with blueberry harvest ending soon. Apple varieties are maturing earlier than predicted. Dry soils remain an issue for most of the region. -
Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act
Published on February 28, 2018
Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017
Published on September 13, 2017
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest continues, some Jonagold blocks are ready to harvest. There may be a short gap in apple maturity as Empire, Jonathan and Cortland are maturing slowly. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Gala harvest is the major focus with Honeycrisp continuing to mature rapidly. Sunny days and mild evenings are good for flavor development. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Plants continued to develop rapidly with last week’s warm, summer-like weather. Rain and cooler weather was the story for the weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Gala apple harvest continues. Grape harvest has begun. Growers need to be mindful of late season pests, which appear just before harvest. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2013
Published on September 18, 2013
Apple harvest is in full swing in southeast Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015
Published on September 23, 2015
Another picking of Honeycrisp is taking place and growers are finishing up harvest of the later maturing McIntosh strains. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are being harvested, and a few growers are spot picking Golden Delicious. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2014
Published on October 1, 2014
Apples are maturing slowly, growers are spot-picking Honeycrisp, and McIntosh harvest is underway. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.