College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.

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  Bird management options for fruit growers

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies.

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  Armillaria root rot in the Great Lakes region

  Published on April 17, 2014
  Armillaria root rot affects hundreds of plant species throughout Michigan. Learn more about the biology, symptoms and control of this devastating fungus.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Sap is flowing, but trees and vines remain dormant in this cool weather.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.

• 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.

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  Manage oriental fruit moths using mating disruption

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A guide for using mating disruption to effectively manage oriental fruit moths in Michigan tree fruit.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Summer red raspberry and blueberry harvest continues, cherry harvest is wrapping up and some apple blocks have high populations of obliquebanded leafrollers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  Freeze injury from the May 13 cold snap is being seen in tree and small fruits by some southeast Michigan fruit growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing; however, cooler temperatures have slowed ripening, resulting in gaps in harvest at most farms

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

• CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu

  Published on March 23, 2011
  CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension.

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  Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators

  Published on May 1, 2018
  With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations.

• Plum curculio early season monitoring and phenology

  Published on May 10, 2013
  Fruit growers can better control plum curculio with early season monitoring and understanding the phenology of this pest.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Fall red raspberry harvest begins, peach harvest continues and blueberry harvest winds down at most farms.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 4, 2013

  Published on June 4, 2013
  The thinning window is beginning to close for apple growers, and strawberry harvest is approaching.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  First blueberry maggot trap catch for the season and blueberry harvest just getting started at some farms while summer raspberry harvest continues.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Persistent cool temperatures have slowed fruit crop development and freezing temperatures last Friday morning were close to doing damage to fruit flower buds.