College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.

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  Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 8, 2025
  Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather predicted for later in the week, fruit growth will get moving again after two weeks of standing still.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.

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  Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 22, 2014

  Published on August 22, 2014
  No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 15-21, 2014.

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  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.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and birds are feeding on cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021

  Published on September 7, 2021
  This is the last scouting report for the year.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.

• 2012 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 19, 2012
  The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2012 is expected to be approximately 11 days ahead of the long-term average.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Bloom period has been long for tree fruit growing in east Michigan. Recent cold temperatures were very close to causing flower bud damage for some growers.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.

• Integrate cover crops into your farming systems

  Published on March 6, 2011
  MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems

• 2013 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 18, 2013
  The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2013 is expected to be approximately in line with the long-term average.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency.