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Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you
Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act. -
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training
Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan. -
Don't trust the calendar: Why trapping matters during unusual weather
Published on June 5, 2026
With highly variable spring weather and cool nights, pest activity is not following predictable patterns, underscoring the importance of scouting. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2026
Published on June 8, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing with hot weather this week in the west central region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026
Published on May 27, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon, and blueberry bloom is still going. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
High temperatures and rain forecasted for this week means summer is here. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026
Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked. -
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission investments in MSU research deliver results
Published on May 5, 2026
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission, a grower-led organization, has supported MSU AgBioResearch infrastructure at tree fruit research stations across the state. -
Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’
Published on April 2, 2026
MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 9, 2026
Recent rain was much needed after an extended dry period. Fruit is sizing across orchard blocks. We are still in the thinning window for apples. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Stone fruit pits are hardening and coloring. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 23, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are turning red across the region, and early sweet cherry varieties are ready for harvest this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are starting to turn red across the region. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing. It will be hot and humid this week before a cool down into the weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
Heat, harvest and summer cover sprays take center stage. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 23, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Strawberry harvest wraps up while cherry harvest is starting. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
Raspberry and cherry harvests are in full swing while blueberry harvest and strawberry renovation are just getting started. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
In addition to record-breaking rainfall in parts of Leelanau and Antrim counties, the weather has been extremely hot this week, increasing the risk for brown rot infection in ripening sweet cherries. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2026
Published on June 23, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are beginning to color, and strawberry harvest is ongoing.
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