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East Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
The season-long drought that began for most growers in mid-May appears to be over, especially after another week with good precipitation. -
Controlling black knot in Michigan
Published on May 13, 2016
Plum growers need to keep on top of black knot, a disfiguring disease that can quickly destroy a tree. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good. -
Don't miss out on Michigan cherries
Published on July 19, 2016
July is cherry month and the crop is abundant this year in spite of recent storms. -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
Gibberellic acid applications in cherries
Published on June 9, 2014
To help manage crop load in cherries, growers should be applying Pro-Gibb to cherries when five to seven leaves are expanded. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017
Published on May 9, 2017
Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage. -
Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application
Published on October 23, 2024
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025
Published on June 10, 2025
Sweet cherries are sizing, and there are plum curculio stings on the fruitlets. First cherry leaf spot lesions have been observed in unsprayed blocks. There are reports of isolated hail on June 10. -
Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan
Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025
Published on June 11, 2025
It’s starting to feel more like summer! -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025
Published on August 5, 2025
Cherry harvest has wrapped up in northern Michigan. Apricots are ripe and in the market stands. -
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest
Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall. -
Trevor Nichols Research Center hosts final 2025 field day
Published on September 30, 2025
On Sept. 25, the Trevor Nichols Research Center hosted the final field day of the 2025 season, where faculty and staff shared research and strategies on managing fruit crop pests and diseases. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 22, 2025
Published on April 22, 2025
Bud development is slow and steady with the cool weather, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015
Published on July 21, 2015
Blueberry harvest hits full stride. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 22, 2017
Published on August 22, 2017
Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples.
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