College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Severe storms on Sunday damaged fruit crops across northwest Lower Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in Northwest Michigan and many growers will have a breather before apples and wine grapes.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Sap is flowing, but trees and vines remain dormant in this cool weather.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Honeycrisp and McIntosh developed fairly quickly in recent extended, summer-like weather.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The Mother’s Day cold temperatures had marginal impact on northwest Michigan fruit.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.

• 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.

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  Manage oriental fruit moths using mating disruption

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A guide for using mating disruption to effectively manage oriental fruit moths in Michigan tree fruit.

• 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.

• Management of apple scab in orchards with existing scab lesions

  Published on May 14, 2009
  

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015

  Published on September 30, 2015
  With another week of good weather for harvesting apples, growers report they are making good progress on picking Jonagold, and some growers are starting Empire and Golden Delicious.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2013

  Published on September 25, 2013
  Apple varieties are not maturing in the typical order this season.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Summer red raspberry and blueberry harvest continues, cherry harvest is wrapping up and some apple blocks have high populations of obliquebanded leafrollers.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 11, 2017

  Published on October 11, 2017
  Many apple varieties are being harvested, including Fuji, Idared, Northern Spy, Red Delicious and a few Rome blocks. Some Braeburn blocks may be close to being mature as well.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  Freeze injury from the May 13 cold snap is being seen in tree and small fruits by some southeast Michigan fruit growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing; however, cooler temperatures have slowed ripening, resulting in gaps in harvest at most farms

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 20, 2014

  Published on June 20, 2014
  Primary apple scab season is now over for East Michigan, gray mold is being seen at a few strawberry farms, and growers are reminded about hail and fire blight.

• How to use Enviro-weather’s apple scab tool

  Published on May 6, 2015
  MSU’s Enviro-weather apple scab tool collects weather information to predict the progression of an apple scab infection and alerts users if protection is needed.