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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Crop development has been slow, cold weather will persist, and no bud damage has been detected at this time. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014
Published on May 13, 2014
Warmer temperatures have increased tree fruit and vine development across the northeast region, and growers have been actively covering the new tissue. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Fruit have developed quickly in the last week, and cherry harvest is fast approaching. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022
Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly. -
Fungicide protection for ripening tart cherries with European brown rot blossom blight symptoms
Published on June 21, 2013
Protection of tart cherries from European brown rot infection is critical in 2013. Here are Michigan State University Extension recommendations on fungicide use strategies. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
The northwest region has had one warm day so far this season, and we still have lots of snow in the orchards and vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries -
Chlorothalonil use for pre-shuck split cherry leaf spot control
Published on May 15, 2015
Chlorothalonil is recommended for cherry leaf spot control early in the season, but under current wet conditions this spring, growers need to maintain the 10-day retreatment interval between chlorothalonil applications. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
With the recent heat and moisture, tree growth has accelerated and fruit is sizing quickly. Thinning is a priority for growers this week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control. -
Navigating diversion, crop insurance and NAP decisions for damaged tart cherries
Published on July 25, 2016
Guidelines to assess which scenario is most economical for your farm business. Contact crop insurance agent or Farm Service Agency for assistance. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.