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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016
Published on August 2, 2016
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers rose drastically in the last week. In apples, codling moth management is underway and a few apple maggots have emerged. -
East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days. -
Cherry leaf spot symptoms already observed in low crop orchards
Published on May 22, 2012
Control strategies for orchards with cherry leaf spot symptoms early in the season and a light crop. -
First spotted wing Drosophila detected for 2015 – traps should be out already
Published on June 16, 2015
Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring traps provide early warning of fly activity before most fruit are ripening. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region. -
Controlling scale insects in fruits
Published on August 4, 2015
Controlling second generation San Jose scale and lecanium scale in tree fruits. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season. -
Managing orchard nutrition during an early spring
Published on March 22, 2012
Wise use of ground-applied fertilizers can help manage orchard nutrition during the 2012 early spring weather conditions. -
Glyphosate damage in apple and cherry orchards
Published on July 8, 2008
Glyphosate (Round-Up) damage to cherry and apple trees has been visible over the past few weeks. -
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing. -
Scout now for sporulating American brown rot fungus in sweet cherry orchards
Published on June 21, 2013
Look for sweet cherries showing sporulation due to American brown rot infection. These fruit will be sources of disease inoculum that can result in excessive infected fruit at harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
No damage occurred following the recent freeze and snow. Sweet cherries are blooming. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015
Published on June 2, 2015
Growers are assessing sweet cherries, tart cherries and apples for damage from the May 20 frost. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished. -
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house set for Aug. 23
Published on July 26, 2018
Join us in Traverse City for wagon tours, wine grape and tree fruit sessions, equipment demonstrations and dinner. -
Where do you go for MSU apple and cherry information?
Published on April 30, 2013
Your input is needed for updating websites for commercial apple and cherry information. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.
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