College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

• Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 26, 2016

  Published on August 26, 2016
  High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report of 2016.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, although some farms have limited picking due to poor fruit quality. Soils remain dry at most farms.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  The summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila has begun in southern Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  An early morning frost on May 13 caused limited damage to fruit in southwest Michigan.

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  Timing trunk sprays for the borer complex in cherries

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Trunk sprays in early June will be well-timed for American plum and lesser peachtree borers.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Another jump was seen in flies caught in monitoring traps. Ripening sweet and tart cherries and early ripening blueberry cultivars are vulnerable. Monitoring for this pest is critical as crops become susceptible.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022

  Published on March 29, 2022
  This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Northwest Michigan remains cool with very little change over the last two weeks.

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  Experts in crop pollination to present in webinar series

  Published on January 11, 2017
  Growers can prepare for spring by hearing about recent pollination research.

• American brown rot control in cherries

  Published on July 8, 2008
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage.

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  New tart cherry cost of production study available now

  Published on December 13, 2022
  The newest tart cherry cost of production study is the most recent version since 2015. This version includes updated management costs with spotted wing Drosophila, earlier leaf spot controls and increased fertilizer prices in recent years.

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  Trevor Nichols Research Center hosts final 2025 field day

  Published on September 30, 2025
  On Sept. 25, the Trevor Nichols Research Center hosted the final field day of the 2025 season, where faculty and staff shared research and strategies on managing fruit crop pests and diseases.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 1, 2025
  October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.