• West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Insects don’t take a summer vacation – don’t let your guard down.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 1, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We are back to no brown marmorated stink bug detections this week as the statewide monitoring program continues in fruit and vegetable production areas across Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• 2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan.

• Cover spray options for cherry leaf spot control

  Published on May 16, 2006
  

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  Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems

  Published on June 21, 2024
  When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 12, 2014

  Published on September 15, 2014
  More nymph and adult brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Sept. 5-11, 2014, at seven sites in Berrien, Lenawee and Ingham counties. Homeowners in Berrien County are starting to report them in greater number.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A wet week is ahead as plants move slowly in spring. Disease and weed control measures are delayed by saturated soils.

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  Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 23, 2016

  Published on September 23, 2016
  Nymph and adult trap counts continue climbing, especially in the southwest and Fruit Ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting.

• European brown rot control in tart cherries for 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Predicting if growers need to apply a fungicide to Montmorency tart cherries can be difficult with changing weather conditions.

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  Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Peach harvest is underway in the area.

• 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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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Weather has made a turn from cooler and wetter than normal to up to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. This warm weather will speed up crop development; watch for pop up rains and new green tissue that needs to be covered for diseases.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tart and sweet cherries are beginning to color up, and harvest is expected to start by the second week of July.

• Cherry leaf spot and the need for postharvest fungicide applications in this early harvest season

  Published on August 3, 2010