• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Fall red raspberry harvest begins, peach harvest continues and blueberry harvest winds down at most farms.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020
  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 25, 2015

  Published on August 26, 2015
  High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila continues. Susceptible crops must be protected or risk infestation.

• New feature on MSU’s cherry website

  Published on March 31, 2009
  

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

• How to minimize costs in frost-damaged cherry orchards

  Published on May 7, 2012
  Growers that have frosted cherry orchards can use the following strategies to reduce input costs.

• Attention tree fruit growers that used Kasumin, Scorpion or Venom during 2014 season

  Published on October 6, 2014
  If you used kasugamycin (Kasumin 2L) or dinotefuran (Scorpion, Venom) under the Section 18 emergency exemption label, please report use through a survey that will help secure future emergency exemptions and move these products toward full EPA registration.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  All tree fruits are setting very well despite poor weather during bloom.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila is now being caught in traps at most fruit farms. Blueberry, blackberry, peach, Japanese plum and summer apple harvest continues, as does a limited harvest of fall red raspberries.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila is continuing in some areas. Maintain protection of susceptible crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  A wet and rainy weekend has set the stage for diseases. Growers are struggling to maintain fungicide coverage.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Trees are developing faster than degree days are accumulating. We are anticipating sweet cherry bloom later this week.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Strawberries are starting to color. Tree fruit are rapidly increasing in size

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  MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Heavy rains have led to apple scab infections in West Michigan.

• Integrated pest management resources at MSU

  Published on April 1, 2013
  As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 1, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We are back to no brown marmorated stink bug detections this week as the statewide monitoring program continues in fruit and vegetable production areas across Michigan.