News

2021 Fruit insecticide registration update

Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).
Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

Published on March 30, 2021
How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.
Monday fruit IPM webinars for southwest Michigan growers start April 5, 2021

Published on March 26, 2021
These weekly updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease developments during the growing season.
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation

Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators?
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020

Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.