College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan.

• Cover spray options for cherry leaf spot control

  Published on May 16, 2006
  

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Fruit is off to a slow start as temperatures warm slowly in the southwest region.

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  Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

  Published on July 27, 2020
  A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  After a hard frost last week, plenty of healthy flower buds are still present and warm weather is in the forecast.

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  Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17

  Published on February 26, 2020
  Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2015 by IR-4

  Published on September 12, 2014
  Participants at the 2014 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2015 IR-4 food-use research program.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Summer red raspberry and blueberry harvest continues, cherry harvest is wrapping up and some apple blocks have high populations of obliquebanded leafrollers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015

  Published on April 14, 2015
  Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly.

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

  Published on August 27, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Rains have stopped strawberry harvest. Sweet cherry, raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan.

• Powdery mildew control in tart cherry orchards

  Published on June 10, 2011
  Powdery mildew cannot be eradicated once it is spotted. Control this disease before you see it by using protectant fungicides such as Pristine, Gem, and a new fungicide called Quintec.

• Cherry fruit fly management strategies

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Now is the time for growers to protect fruit from cherry fruit flies.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Second generation codling moth is flying.

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  Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.

• 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.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth.