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Fire blight management considerations for west central Michigan based on 2018 streptomycin resistance screens
Published on August 7, 2018
Project GREEEN funds provide for the regional mapping and rapid identification of streptomycin resistance in west central Michigan fire blight populations in apple orchards. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Scattered brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage is starting to be found in apples, with apple maggot flight remaining strong across the region. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 24, 2018
Published on October 24, 2018
Apple maturity has moved quickly in the past week, with all five varieties tested this week ready to harvest or over-mature. Harvest will be wrapping up quickly for most apple growers. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!
Published on July 28, 2011
Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013
Published on July 2, 2013
A rainy week made for poor conditions for applying pesticides. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Honeycrisp harvest is well along and maturing quickly. Early Fuji and Jonagold are ready for harvest. Most growers are picking out long and with the weather we are having are able to keep up on harvest. -
Avoiding automatic failure of a GAP audit
Published on March 18, 2011
New factsheet covers the ways growers can automatically fail an audit and suggests ways of avoiding them -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Tart cherry harvest continues in northwest Michigan, and cool weather has helped keep good quality fruit. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Severe storms on Sunday damaged fruit crops across northwest Lower Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner. -
Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach
Published on January 17, 2013
Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013
Published on June 11, 2013
Strawberry harvest has started in southern Michigan counties and the first fire blight shoot strikes have been seen in a few apple blocks. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015
Published on September 30, 2015
This is the weekly report of the MSU apple maturity program for southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 8, 2021
This is the second weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.