College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

  Published on May 8, 2018
  The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Many reports of frost damage to apples from across East Michigan, other tree fruit crops seemed to have escaped injury.

• Plum curculio management in stone and pome fruits

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Growers have many options for plum curculio control, but all have different modes of action.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  The up and down weather rollercoaster continues in west Michigan.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

• Control options for mites in fruit crops

  Published on May 3, 2011
  There are many pesticides to control mites but their performance varies. This table will help you select the right product for your needs.

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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.

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  Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed

  Published on November 14, 2018
  Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for September 3, 2014

  Published on September 4, 2014
  This will be the last weekly report of the 2014 spotted wing Drosophila monitoring network. Growers of fall berry crops should continue to monitor and protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected.

• Analyzing and improving your farm's air drainage

  Published on March 16, 2012
  Improving your farm's air drainage can pay benefits when spring frosts come.

• 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.

• Timing your black stem borer spray on tree fruits

  Published on May 11, 2018
  Guidelines for making your black stem borer treatment decision.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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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.

• Report on brown marmorated stink bug task force meeting in Pennsylvania

  Published on June 28, 2011
  MSU’s tree fruit experts are learning from East Coast experience about the brown marmorated stink bug. None have been found yet in Michigan in 2011.

• 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.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.