College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers.

• New search engine for tree fruit diseases, pest and beneficial insects now online

  Published on October 17, 2014
  Try our new search tool to help in identifying diseases, insect and mite pests and beneficials of tree fruit. By using the tool, you can help us continue to improve it.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Warmer temperatures have increased tree fruit and vine development across the northeast region, and growers have been actively covering the new tissue.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 20, 2016
  The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Cool weather in the northwest is keeping all things pretty quiet out in the orchard.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015

  Published on October 7, 2015
  Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and some Northern Spy blocks are being harvested this week. Growers are closely looking at harvesting Ida Red and Fuji next.

• Sourcing information on high density systems for apples

  Published on April 11, 2013
  Online videos are available for fruit growers wanting current information on development and management of apple orchards.

• Stay ahead of apple scab in 2011

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Complete and consistent fungicide coverage is essential, because there will always be another spore during the primary scab season to find unprotected tissue.

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  Spotted wing Drosophila statewide monitoring reports start next week

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Traps are going up this week in all major fruit producing counties to monitor for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) in 2015. No flies have been caught so far in our earliest traps in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Gingergold harvest is underway in northwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Cherry harvest is in full swing and cherry fruit fly and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise. Apple maggot adults are also active.

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  Enviroweather website modernization survey

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Preliminary crop load estimates are looking good and growers are continuing to protect fruit from insects and diseases.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2017

  Published on April 18, 2017
  Tree fruits are developing and primary apple scab season is underway in northwest Michigan.

• The challenges of disease control during rainy spells

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Extended periods of rainy weather spell “feast” for fungal plant pathogens, since they are highly dependent on moisture for their growth and infection.

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  The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.

• It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides

  Published on April 14, 2011
  Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state.

• Snow loads and developing apple trees for tall spindle system in Michigan

  Published on May 29, 2014
  Adjust your pruning as heavy snow-load from this past winter caused many broken branches in tall spindle apple trees.