College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather predicted for later in the week, fruit growth will get moving again after two weeks of standing still.

• 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.

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  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.

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  Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

• 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.

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  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.

• Fungicide resistance management considerations for cherry leaf spot control

  Published on June 8, 2010
  

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and birds are feeding on cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Bloom period has been long for tree fruit growing in east Michigan. Recent cold temperatures were very close to causing flower bud damage for some growers.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.

• Integrate cover crops into your farming systems

  Published on March 6, 2011
  MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Hot weather moves into the northwest region just in time for cherry harvest.

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  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.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency.

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  Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects

  Published on February 28, 2024
  MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend.