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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015
Published on April 28, 2015
Freezes last week caused little damage, cherries and peaches are blooming and warmer weather this week will speed up plants. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 5, 2017
Published on July 5, 2017
Tart cherry harvest has begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem. -
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan
Published on September 28, 2016
First-of-the-season trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been seen the last few days in half of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards, with some fruit feeding damage as well. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
Control alternatives for borer pests of tree fruits
Published on June 7, 2022
Trunk-boring insects that infest fruit trees can be challenging to manage. With chlorpyrifos no longer allowed on bearing fruit trees, tools that remain need attention to timing and may not work for all borer species or be available for use in all crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015
Published on August 18, 2015
Peach harvest is in full swing and early apple harvest has begun. -
2024 Tree fruit season wrap up
Published on November 5, 2024
Looking back at 2024 and preparing for next season with fall IPM practices. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Warm weather at the beginning of this week followed by a return to cool temperatures. Most tree fruit remains fairly dormant or early silver tip. First green (bud break) may take place by the end of the week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022
Published on May 31, 2022
Rain in the area was helpful with our dry conditions. Cherries are coming out of the shuck, and apple growers are working on thinning. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
The region received rainfall this week, and this water will help improve size of apples. Growers are eager to begin harvest of standard varieties. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 27, 2013
Published on August 27, 2013
As harvest is winding down in many crops at high risk from spotted wing Drosophila, fly numbers are similar to last week’s total catch. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022
Published on September 28, 2022
Jonagold and final picks of Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the west central region. Golden Delicious and Empire are moving closer to maturity. Rome and Idared are still immature. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 13, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities. -
Video on how to use the fruit growth rate model for apple thinning
Published on May 26, 2021
This video will walk you through taking measurements and using the model in the Malusim app.
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