College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.

• Winter cold hardiness in Michigan fruit crops

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Michigan fruit plants are well adapted to withstand a Michigan winter.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Sharp increase in spotted wing drosophila captures in the past week in southern Michigan counties, and first detection of infestation in unsprayed cherries.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in traps this week. Reports of adults captured in homes continue to trickle in.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Cool and dry conditions this week are not conducive for disease infections and will slow pest development.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report- April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  With continued cold temperatures, all remains quiet across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

• Pre-harvest disease control in cherry

  Published on June 20, 2006
  

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

• Keep food safety in mind when buying equipment

  Published on March 1, 2012
  With auction and trade show season in full swing, an eye often turns to acquisition of new or refurbished produce washing, packing and grading equipment. When evaluating equipment, keep food safety in mind to avoid difficulties.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Warmer temperatures in the last week are finally pushing rapid growth of our fruit crops, insects and diseases, too.

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020
  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.

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  New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila were caught in traps in raspberries at a few more east Michigan fruit farms in the past few days.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in traps at most fruit farms across the region. Blueberry, peach, Japanese plum, fall red raspberry, blackberry and summer apple harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Warm conditions are moving fruit growth quickly.

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  New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

  Published on January 12, 2021
  This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.