College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Apricot bloom has begun in Southwest Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Morning ground fog continues, but soils are drying out in the southwest region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020

  Published on April 21, 2020
  A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location.

• Cherry leaf spot disease biology and rationale underlying fungicide use

  Published on May 17, 2011
  A leaf spot fungicide program will delay the initial infections of trees, and reduce infection to the extent that trees will hold their leaves into September and beyond.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Tree fruit harvest is underway for sweet and tart cherries and apricots.

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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Peach harvest has passed the peak. Apple season is cranking up as more varieties are being harvested.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Bloom is coming in the Grand Rapids region.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Settling into summer on the Ridge.

• Current status of sterol inhibitor fungicides for control of American brown rot in Michigan

  Published on June 22, 2011
  Recent studies show that Michigan populations of American brown rot still remain sensitive to sterol inhibitors.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 5, 2019

  Published on July 8, 2019
  With warmer weather, more spotted wing Drosophila were trapped this week; protect susceptible crops.

• Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying

  Published on May 29, 2013
  In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 27, 2013

  Published on August 27, 2013
  Things are quiet across the north now that cherry harvest has finished, growers are waiting to start apple and grape harvest.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021

  Published on August 31, 2021
  Fall harvest season is underway.