College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is underway at some farms and others are close to first harvest. Harvest continues for summer red and black raspberries and even a few fall red raspberries. Green apple aphids and European red mites make an appearance in apples.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Gala and McIntosh apple harvest is underway, as are other tree fruits and fall red raspberries.

• Considerations for pre-bloom and bloom sprays for American brown rot

  Published on April 24, 2014
  The potential for American brown rot blossom blight infection is high this spring if infected fruit mummies from last year overwintered in the orchard. Conditional requirements for infections are listed.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Hot conditions and dry soils are stressing plants. Growers are irrigating on sandy soils.

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  New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents

  Published on September 23, 2024
  This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom.

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 21, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

• Plum curculio management in stone and pome fruits

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Growers have many options for plum curculio control, but all have different modes of action.

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  The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

  Published on November 14, 2025
  Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.

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  Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

  Published on June 17, 2024
  This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

  Published on August 30, 2022
  This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.