College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Much needed rain has finally come to almost all of east Michigan, bringing relief from the season-long drought for most fruit growers.

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

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

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  SDHI fungicides for protecting fruit from brown rot infection

  Published on July 1, 2014
  Using fungicides to protect from American brown rot will be critical if weather conditions favor disease. SDHI fungicides represent the most effective current class of fungicides for protecting ripening fruit from brown rot.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  Soils are dry. Summer fruit harvest is in full swing with blueberries, peaches and plums. Early apples and pears will start soon.

• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common this week. Peach and blueberry harvest are nearing an end. Summer apple, blackberry and fall red raspberry harvest continues.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  First trap catch of Spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit flies have been seen, and second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth trap catch is on the rise. Strawberry and sweet cherry harvest has wrapped up and tart cherry harvest continues.

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  Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024

  Published on August 6, 2024
  Apple maturity and integrated pest management information.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 3, 2025

  Published on September 3, 2025
  McIntosh and Gala are being harvested, and wine grape harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

  Published on August 21, 2024
  Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color.

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  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.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Apples are sizing nicely as the drier summer days are upon us.

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

• East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many.