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Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain. -
Cherry fruit fly ecology and management
Published on June 6, 2006
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European brown rot blossom blight outbreak on Montmorency tart cherries
Published on June 21, 2013
European brown rot blossom blight and shoot collapse symptoms have been observed in northwest Michigan orchards. Photos of symptoms and an analysis of conditions leading up to this infection are provided. -
2014 Farm Bill provides additional NAP buy-up coverage for 2012 fruit crop losses
Published on August 1, 2014
The 2014 Farm Bill provides retroactive buy-up coverage to Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program producers of eligible non-insurable fruit crops that qualify due to a natural disaster, such as the 2012 freeze. -
Northwest michigan fruit update – July 13, 2022
Published on July 14, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Unusually warm weather this past week has rapidly pushed fruit growth and degree-day totals. Apple growers have been very actively thinning apples to drop some fruit. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
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. -
Obliquebanded leafroller in cherry
Published on July 8, 2011
As we move into cherry harvest, growers should be aware of obliquebanded leafrollers in orchards. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers have taken a big jump this week. Tart cherries, summer red and fall raspberries and blueberries need to be protected. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2023
Published on May 16, 2023
Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report- April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
With continued cold temperatures, all remains quiet across the region. -
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. -
Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production
Published on March 1, 2012
Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult. -
Time to scout and control American brown rot in cherries
Published on June 22, 2011
Warm and wet conditions this season may quickly spread American brown rot. It’s recommended that cherry growers take precautionary measures to control this disease for the remainder of the season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
Spring growth is moving along quickly for tree fruit growers in southeast Michigan. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021
Published on June 1, 2021
With the forecasted warm weather, apple growers are concentrating on thinning and cherry growers are continuing to cover new tissue for fungal diseases.