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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015
Published on April 14, 2015
Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 27, 2013
Published on August 27, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025
Published on July 16, 2025
Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
Second generation codling moth is flying. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2017
Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 7, 2015
Published on July 7, 2015
More than 60 brown marmorated stink bug traps were set up last week in all of the major Michigan fruit and vegetable producing counties with no captures so far. -
East Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Black raspberry harvest is starting. All crops seem to be holding up well through the heat of the last few days. Cherry growers need to be on the lookout for cherry fruit fly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016
Published on August 9, 2016
Late-season pests are flying. Peach volumes are increasing during the harvest of mid-season varieties. Blueberry harvest is winding down. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025
Published on July 16, 2025
Blueberry and raspberry harvests continue while early peaches and apples come to market. -
Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project
Published on April 22, 2022
Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination. -
MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops. -
Michigan Peach Cost of Production 2024 report is available on the MSU Extension website
Published on September 26, 2025
This new MSU Extension bulletin shows cost breakdowns and provides estimated revenues and profits for fresh and processor peach production. -
Minimizing pesticide exposure to bees in fruit crops
Published on April 29, 2014
Use these practices and guidelines for minimizing exposure of bees to pesticides while still managing pests and disease in fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared. -
Spring beehive checklist - 5 things to look for in and around your hive
Published on March 28, 2014
Clear, still, early spring days are times to check overwintered honey bee hives. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.