College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Above-normal temperatures have been good for tree fruit growth.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

• The 2009 season tree fruit diseases

  Published on September 22, 2009
  

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  With cooler than normal temperatures over the last week, growth and development of our fruit crops have been at a standstill.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs.

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  International Tree Fruit Association annual conference and tours overview: Seeking the fruit production sweet spot

  Published on February 24, 2022
  Advanced technologies and commercial production strategies for tree fruit production systems.

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good.

• Time to buckle down rather than give up on controlling oriental fruit moth in peaches

  Published on April 17, 2017
  Here’s answers to your questions on using mating disruption and pyrethroid insecticides in controlling oriental fruit moth in Michigan peaches.

• FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

  Published on May 8, 2018
  As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.

• Get your summer buzz on at the second annual Bee Palooza at MSU

  Published on May 21, 2013
  In celebration of National Pollinator Week, join us Sunday, June 23, for Bee Palooza at the MSU Horticulture Gardens to have fun and learn all about pollinators.

• Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!

  Published on February 13, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!

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  A fruitful partnership

  Published on September 9, 2021
  MSU, Tree Fruit Commission, MDARD partner to support fruit industry

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs were detected adjacent to an apple block at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019

  Published on July 30, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climbed sharply again the last week. The summer tsunami of the “spotted weapon of destruction” is here, and growers need to protect their berries now.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 15, 2016

  Published on September 16, 2016
  Nymphs and adults continue to be captured in traps located in southwest and fruit ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  The summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila has begun in southern Michigan.