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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026
Published on April 22, 2026
Assess fruit for frost damage and protect against fire blight. -
Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge
Published on June 5, 2014
Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can ensure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorists. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 21, 2026
Published on April 21, 2026
Drier conditions are a welcome change this week. Bud phenology is advancing steadily across tree fruit crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2026
Published on April 21, 2026
The overnight low dropped to 23.1 degrees Fahrenheit April 19-20, and we are evaluating status of the buds on crops across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Sunshine and rain have moved crops along slowly as temperatures remain on the cool side. Growers are accomplishing spring tasks with the slow start to the season. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Refrain from insecticide use during bloom. -
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth
Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits. -
Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March
Published on March 20, 2026
Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates. -
Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In
Published on April 1, 2026
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8 and earn Michigan RUP credits. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2026
Published on April 1, 2026
Apples are at green tip in apples and blueberries are at bud swell. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025
Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026
Published on April 8, 2026
Apples are half-inch green. Low temperatures could have caused damage. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026
Published on April 1, 2026
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Cold weather continues across the region. Crop development is slow. Sweet cherry bloom is beginning, but honey bee activity to pollinate the cherries is minimal with the cool conditions. -
Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet
Published on May 6, 2026
New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026
Published on May 20, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026
Published on May 20, 2026
Warm days mean things are moving quickly. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 19, 2026
Published on May 20, 2026
Apple trees are in full bloom this week in the west central region.
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