MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Fruit & Nuts

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

  Published on July 11, 2023
  With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Summer fruit harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023

  Published on June 27, 2023
  Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries.

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  Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

  Published on June 26, 2023
  North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.

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  Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders

  Published on June 19, 2023
  Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference.

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  Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

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  MSU Product Center recognizes Hallstedt Homestead Cherries with Best Barrier Buster Award

  Published on April 20, 2023
  Despite challenges, this northern Michigan cherry farm survives and thrives.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week.

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  New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension

  Published on April 6, 2023
  Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023

  Published on April 4, 2023
  This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need.