-
East Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Drought conditions continue across the region. Harvest continues for blueberries and early Japanese plum varieties. Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers are building. -
Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying
Published on May 29, 2013
In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide. -
Cherry leaf spot: Save the leaves!
Published on June 26, 2012
The current cherry leaf spot epidemic in northwest Michigan necessitates the frequent use of fungicides to protect remaining, healthy leaves to prevent an unprecedented early defoliation event. -
The North American Tart Cherry Conference is March 6 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Published on February 16, 2012
Michigan growers are invited to an industry-sponsored meeting on March 6 for updates on tart cherry research, promotion and communications. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 19, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are climbing. Most soils are very dry. -
New-old options for European brown rot control in tart cherries
Published on May 3, 2016
Current information on fungicide efficacy for controlling European brown rot in Michigan tart cherries. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014
Published on August 5, 2014
Tart and sweet cherry harvest is ongoing and there have been few reports of insect and disease problems. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025
Published on April 15, 2025
It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly. -
Further thoughts on managing brown rot in sweet cherry for 2011
Published on June 28, 2011
If bacterial canker infection lesions are present in cherries, an intensively active spray program is required from now until harvest. -
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. -
Horticultural practices to combat American brown rot in sweet cherry orchard systems
Published on August 13, 2019
Make sound horticultural decisions in the orchard to reduce your risk of losses to this difficult disease.