College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms. Early Gala strains followed by McIntosh will begin in a few days.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Second generation codling moth is flying.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019
  Jonagold and Golden Delicious harvests are winding down, and Red Delicious is being targeted next.

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  Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 7, 2015

  Published on July 7, 2015
  More than 60 brown marmorated stink bug traps were set up last week in all of the major Michigan fruit and vegetable producing counties with no captures so far.

• Tools to help manage apple harvest

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Recommendations to assist spreading the harvest window in 2013.

• APOGEE FOR FIRE BLIGHT (shoot blight) MANAGEMENT!!!!!

  Published on May 12, 2011
  Heads up – consider the potential for fire blight in your orchard and act NOW.

• East Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Sweet and tart cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Black raspberry harvest is starting. All crops seem to be holding up well through the heat of the last few days. Cherry growers need to be on the lookout for cherry fruit fly.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 4, 2017

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Harvest of the major apple varieties in Berrien and Van Buren counties are winding down.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  The heat has moved out in time for the start of tart cherry harvest, which is well underway across the northwest region.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

  Published on September 18, 2024
  Fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.

• The challenges of disease control during rainy spells

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Extended periods of rainy weather spell “feast” for fungal plant pathogens, since they are highly dependent on moisture for their growth and infection.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016

  Published on August 9, 2016
  Late-season pests are flying. Peach volumes are increasing during the harvest of mid-season varieties. Blueberry harvest is winding down.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Blueberry and raspberry harvests continue while early peaches and apples come to market.

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  Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project

  Published on April 22, 2022
  Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination.

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.