News

Pre-register for the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on November 28, 2023
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 16-17 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
MSU Extension to host Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing during GLEXPO

Published on November 14, 2023
MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2024 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at GLEXPO on Dec. 7, 2023.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool

Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – August 24, 2023

Published on August 25, 2023
This week has been hot and humid across the region. Peach and early apple harvest is underway. Pear harvest is around the corner.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
Table grapes are starting, apples and peaches continue, and pest scouting is winding down.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 17, 2023

Published on August 21, 2023
Peak peach harvest, apple harvest is getting started, and spotted lanternfly traps are set up.