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Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Later than normal strawberry harvest is expected to begin mid-June and primary apple scab season is winding down, but continues. -
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018
Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan. -
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
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. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked. -
EPA clarification on non-food uses of Chlorpyrifos
Published on May 3, 2022
Chlorpyrifos labeled uses allowed on non-bearing fruit trees. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
Codling moth is back with a vengeance in 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Recent trap data suggests that codling moth populations will be heavy, and management action will be required. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025
Published on August 5, 2025
Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes. -
Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014
Published on March 26, 2014
Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise. -
Thinking through strategies for peach crop thinning
Published on June 13, 2006
Peaches are thinned to prevent limb breakage, increase fruit size and quality. Thinning is a time-consuming, expensive job. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Apple harvest is beginning. Peach and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly. -
Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?
Published on February 28, 2018
Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits.