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East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020
Published on August 18, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
European red mite bronzing is apparent in some apple blocks. Harvest continues for summer apple varieties, early peaches, blueberries and Japanese plums. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 14, 2021
Both sweet and tart cherry harvest is underway; rains have cracked sweet cherries but helped size tart cherries. Growers are moving through harvest quickly. -
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. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021
Published on August 24, 2021
Apples are ripening quickly with the heat and adequate moisture; we anticipate harvest to be seven to10 days ahead of normal. -
Disaster loan program for Michigan fruit growers
Published on September 24, 2012
Learn about requirements for low interest loans and crop insurance at an informational meeting October 18. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022
Published on May 31, 2022
June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. -
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training
Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis. -
East Michigan fruit report – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Sweet and tart cherry harvest is starting. Summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Strawberry harvest continues across the mid and northern parts of the region. -
Fire blight risk is very high for May 7-10, 2015 in Michigan
Published on May 6, 2015
The risk for blossom blight infection is very high this week. Kasumin is best for control in orchards affected by streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are the best materials in other areas. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 30, 2016
Published on August 30, 2016
Peach and pear harvest continues. Apple harvest is beginning. Rains have impeded blueberry harvest and wet, humid conditions are good for diseases and insect pests. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Apple harvest is later than normal this season. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Hot and humid weather has dramatically increased spotted wing Drosophila counts; these weather conditions continue to challenge disease management programs. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 26, 2017
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
IPM Tree fruit kickoff
Published on March 30, 2011
Review label and management changes as well as discuss invasive species concerns at the Tree Fruit Kickoff meeting.