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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
Strong winds and tornados caused localized problems across blueberry production areas. Peach harvest is proceeding rapidly and Bartlett pear harvest has started. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020
Published on June 16, 2020
June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
Bloom is coming in the Grand Rapids region. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Warm, wet conditions this week will give way to hot dry conditions next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023
Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015
Published on September 8, 2015
Gala and McIntosh apple harvest is underway, as are other tree fruits and fall red raspberries. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 12, 2016
Published on August 12, 2016
With first detection of brown marmorated stink bug nymphs occurring this season in southwest Michigan, fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for nymphs. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 17, 2021
Published on August 17, 2021
Peach harvest is moving quickly. Bartlett pear harvesting for the processing market is starting in southwest Michigan -
West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Are the “kids” back on the farm?
Published on January 18, 2012
MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development
Published on March 30, 2021
Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops. -
Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants
Published on January 16, 2013
Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Spring is about a week ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025
Published on April 16, 2025
With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs.
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