404: Page Not Found
The content you are looking for is no longer available. Use the search to find content that matches your interests.
-
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017
Published on May 9, 2017
Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Weather-related events affected the 2018 blueberry crop and impacted Michigan’s blueberry productivity once again. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014
Published on April 15, 2014
Fruit is off to a slow start as temperatures warm slowly in the southwest region. -
Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning
Published on February 17, 2011
Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area small fruit regional report – July 23, 2013
Published on July 23, 2013
The number of chemical tools for spotted wing Drosophila control is limited and keeping them working for the longest time possible can help growers reduce economic losses and pesticide residues on the fruit. -
West central Michigan small fruit regional report – July 7, 2015
Published on July 8, 2015
Strawberry harvest is ending and blueberry hand harvest is in full swing with good quality. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Warm weather should bring a growth spurt this week. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Spring’s early arrival is advancing plant growth and development in most small fruit crops. No winter or spring frost/freeze damage has been observed in blueberries, strawberries and raspberries/blackberries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014
Published on August 5, 2014
Soils are dry. Summer fruit harvest is in full swing with blueberries, peaches and plums. Early apples and pears will start soon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Weather has been warm and dry, wet and cold and finally windy and cold. Cool weather during bloom has extended bloom in tree fruit and blueberries. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Red Haven peach harvest will begin in the next few days across the region. Many fruit farms have dry soils. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Warmer temperatures last week brought stone fruits into bloom, soon to be followed by apples, pears and blueberries. Soils remains very dry across most of east Michigan. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields.