College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Michigan chestnut update – June 21, 2013

Published on June 21, 2013
Potato leafhopper nymphs are visible in chestnut orchards. Early developing varieties like ‘Labor Day’ are beginning to shed pollen and female flowers are becoming visible in southern Michigan.

West Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2017

Published on May 30, 2017
Cooler than normal weather has slowed many insects.

Rose chafers and June go together

Published on June 1, 2012
Sandy soils and tasty plants help define rose chafers’ habitat.

Internal Kernel Breakdown | Chestnuts

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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

Published on July 9, 2013
As sweet cherry harvest starts off, rain moved into the region after three weeks of droughty conditions.

Michigan chestnut update – July 12, 2013

Published on July 12, 2013
Potato leafhopper numbers continue to expand in untreated Michigan chestnut orchards and pollen has filled the air in northwest Michigan orchards.

Michigan chestnut update – June 27, 2013

Published on June 28, 2013
Potato leafhopper nymphs are visible in Michigan chestnut orchards.

Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 10, 2012

Published on July 10, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

West Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017

Published on June 20, 2017
Much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief.

Michigan chestnut update – June 12, 2013

Published on June 12, 2013
Rose chafer activity has begun as far north as west central Michigan.

East Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

Published on June 7, 2016
Farmers received much-needed rain, but most of the region has had dry soils for the last three weeks. Apple growers saw fruit drop over the past week.

East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

Published on August 2, 2016
Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.