MSU Extension Cherries

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Apples are coloring in northwest Michigan orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region last Monday, leaving damage in its wake. The most affected agricultural areas appear to be western and southern Berrien County.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.

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  Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.