• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region; growers are challenged by rain with as many fields are saturated. Primary apple scab season has come an end.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Heavy rains have led to apple scab infections in West Michigan.

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.

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  American brown rot has developed strong resistance to Indar in parts of Michigan

  Published on January 14, 2020
  Fungicide screens in northwest and west central Michigan show widespread resistance to all labelled rates of Indar in populations of the American brown rot fungus.

• 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.

• Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring effort evaluation for 2014

  Published on October 21, 2014
  We are encouraging Michigan fruit growers to take a short survey to measure the effectiveness of MSU Extension’s 2014 spotted wing Drosophila statewide monitoring program.

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  Early season sprays for managing San Jose scale

  Published on April 16, 2019
  Considerations for spring management of tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 4, 2013

  Published on June 4, 2013
  The thinning window is beginning to close for apple growers, and strawberry harvest is approaching.

• Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems. Growers need to review the MSU Enviro-Weather website to collect valuable data for your area to determine irrigation scheduling.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019

  Published on April 9, 2019
  There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up.

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  Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Apples are in bloom across the region. Apple growers across the southern two triers of counties have had a very long wetting event, making for tough conditions for apple scab and fire blight management.

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila is in full swing in all fruit production regions in Lower Michigan. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected.

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  Esfenvalerate is losing its efficacy against oriental fruit moth in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2018
  Research conducted in 2017 provides new information on the use of esfenvalerate to manage oriental fruit moth.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 25, 2015

  Published on August 26, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs were caught in three monitoring network traps in Berrien and Grand Traverse counties this week.

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  Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

  Published on November 17, 2020
  New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.