College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Keep bee safety in mind during orchard bloom

  Published on May 8, 2015
  Bloom is upon us again and it is time to review best management practices for protecting bees in orchards.

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  NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers

  Published on February 28, 2014
  Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cherry harvest is winding down in northwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway and quality is looking good despite this season’s wet weather.

• Tissue analysis for monitoring fruit nutrition

  Published on July 25, 2014
  Find out if your fertilizer program meets the needs of fruit trees, vines and bushes by sampling leaves or petioles and having the nutrient levels measured.

• Revised Food Safety Modernization Act exemptions

  Published on January 19, 2016
  A breakdown of who is required to comply with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act.

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  Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden

  Published on June 7, 2016
  MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014

  Published on May 6, 2014
  More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Two more frost events over the weekend thinned off a bit more fruit for a few southeast Michigan tree fruit growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015

  Published on July 7, 2015
  First trap catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila was this past week. Growers are harvesting sweet and tart cherries, summer red raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.

• Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards.

• Control of American brown rot

  Published on June 22, 2010
  

• East Michigan fruit update – April 10, 2018

  Published on April 10, 2018
  Late winter weather continues to hold back development of fruit crops in east Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

• East Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Our late spring is welcomed by fruit growers across the region.

• Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins

  Published on March 16, 2011
  Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot.

• Peach leaf curl

  Published on March 27, 2007
  

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.