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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

  Published on July 22, 2025
  First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

  Published on June 5, 2025
  Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.

• Lime sulfur sprays can improve spring disease control

  Published on April 6, 2011
  Early sprays of lime sulfur reduce disease inoculum in spring

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

• Mice and vole populations are building in many orchards

  Published on February 14, 2014
  Some feeding damage by mice and voles is starting to be seen in fruit orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025

  Published on June 11, 2025
  It’s starting to feel more like summer!

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  Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being caught in traps in apple blocks, with spotted wing Drosophila and apple maggot populations remaining high.

• Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops

  Published on June 19, 2012
  Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013

  Published on April 2, 2013
  After a cold March, fruit and other perennials are slowly starting growth.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  With a mix of warm and cool conditions, tree phenology has advanced slowly. Peaches are in bloom and sweet cherry bloom has begun in the region.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is over in west central Michigan, and peaches are sizing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan.

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  Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.