College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits (Spanish)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Actual Title - "Guia de Bolsillo para la Inspeccion de Plagas de las Frutas de Hueso bajo Manejo Integrado de Plagas"

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  MSU EXTENSION FRUIT TEAM CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA (SWD) IN MICHIGAN FRUIT CROPS

  Published on October 9, 2020
  Maintaining the profitability of Michigan fruit production is a constant challenge in the face of increasing invasive pest arrivals.

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  Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)

  Published on May 31, 2015
  Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries.

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  Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

  Published on July 31, 2024
  News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.

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  Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers

  Published on July 20, 2022
  This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available to Michigan fruit growers.

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  Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.

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  Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2026

  Published on December 15, 2025
  This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.

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  La Drosophila de las alas manchadas - Una nueva plaga invasora en los frutales de Michigan

  Published on November 1, 2010
  La mosca Drosophila de alas manchadas (Drosophila suzukii) es una mosca pequeña del vinagre que potencialmente puede causar daños a muchos cultivos frutícolas.

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  Spotted Wing Drosophila - A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops

  Published on October 1, 2010
  The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops.

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  Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry

  Published on June 25, 2026
  This fact sheet covers best practices for managing spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards.

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  Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on September 15, 2025
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14, 2026, to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Fruit damage assessments are underway following two nights of freezing temperatures in the region.

• Botector: A new biofungicide for control of Botrytis bunch rot in grapes

  Published on August 21, 2013
  Botector is a new biofungicide labeled for Botrytis bunch rot control of grapes. It is based on competitive exclusion of Botrytis cinera and can be used in organic production.

• 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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Fall red raspberry, blueberry and Bartlett pear harvest continues. Gala, McIntosh and Honeycrisp apple and purple plum harvest is coming soon.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Summer apple harvest is underway with blueberry and raspberry harvest continuing across the region. Second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth are flying.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  Apple harvest is beginning. Peach and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Strawberry growers struggle with wet fields as harvest continues. Early season summer red raspberry and sweet cherry harvest is close.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Spring is off to a slow start following two brutally cold winters, colder than most fruit growers can remember.