College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020

  Published on April 21, 2020
  Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds.

• Look for San Jose scale while pruning sweet cherries

  Published on January 30, 2014
  Growers in northwest Michigan reported San Jose scale damage in sweet cherry trees in the 2013 season.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 31, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Susceptible crops must be protected or risk infestation by spotted wing Drosophila across the state.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

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  Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards.

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  Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on September 28, 2018
  Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Red Haven peach harvest will begin in the next few days across the region. Many fruit farms have dry soils.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Fruit are developing quickly and growers are actively managing for pests and diseases this week.

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  Early start to the growing season means early start to disease control in fruit crops

  Published on February 27, 2017
  Warm weather has fruit crops growing. Now is the time for dormant sprays to control early diseases in stone fruit (peaches, plums and cherries), blueberries and raspberries.

• Dealing with water for irrigating

  Published on February 3, 2012
  The insurance of maintaining a produce crop with irrigation can be all but eliminated if the water being used contaminates the produce with food-borne illness. Here are a few considerations when implementing irrigation practices.

• 2013 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show held Jan. 21-22 in Acme, Mich.

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Tree fruit and winegrape growers are encouraged to attend the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show and hear from an array of speakers discussing management practices, climate variability, and much, much more.

• High-tunnel meeting planned for September 5 in Benton Harbor, Mich.

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Learn more about the challenges and benefits of using high-tunnels in the production of fruits and vegetables at a twilight meeting on September 5 at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  As sweet cherry harvest starts off, rain moved into the region after three weeks of droughty conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing.

• 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.