• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying.

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  Al pensar en un plan de manejo de la drosófila de ala manchada, utilice un enfoque de manejo de enfermedades

  Published on May 24, 2018
  Los productores de cerezas deben considerar a la drosófila de ala manchada (spotted wing Drosophila, SWD) como una enfermedad, más que un insecto dañino; esto les ayudará a controlar esta plaga.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  The northwest region is in bloom in sweet and tart cherries, and blossoms are opening in apples. The predicted warm weather will improve bee activity and pollination services.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 23, 2020
  Cherry harvest is in full swing northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting both sweet and tart cherries at this time.

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  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.

• Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring report survey

  Published on October 2, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension is requesting fruit growers take the online spotted wing Drosophila survey to let us know if our statewide monitoring efforts were helpful this 2013 season.

• Post-harvest sprays for cherry leaf spot

  Published on August 2, 2011
  Most growers, especially those with cherry leaf spot symptoms already present in orchards, should be using a post-harvest spray to prevent early defoliation.

• Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

  Published on August 16, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 10, 2018

  Published on April 10, 2018
  A chilly March has held plant development back. Plants are ready to grow when warm temperatures return later in April.

• 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

  Published on February 6, 2018
  Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.

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  Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators

  Published on November 11, 2016
  Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination.

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  Don’t become another deadly statistic

  Published on May 23, 2018
  Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.

• USDA estimates for 2009 cherry crop

  Published on June 23, 2009
  

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

  Published on April 16, 2025
  With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  With the recent heat and moisture, tree growth has accelerated and fruit is sizing quickly. Thinning is a priority for growers this week.

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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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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.

• Navigating diversion, crop insurance and NAP decisions for damaged tart cherries

  Published on July 25, 2016
  Guidelines to assess which scenario is most economical for your farm business. Contact crop insurance agent or Farm Service Agency for assistance.