• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila is in full swing in all fruit production regions in Lower Michigan. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week.

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  Watch the 2019 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit presentations online

  Published on February 4, 2020
  Did you miss the 2019 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit? View the presentations online!

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Cold weather brings slow tree development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

  Published on July 2, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.

• Northwest Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

  Published on August 24, 2021
  Apples are ripening quickly with the heat and adequate moisture; we anticipate harvest to be seven to10 days ahead of normal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region; growers are challenged by rain with as many fields are saturated. Primary apple scab season has come an end.

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  Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?

  Published on April 4, 2016
  Cold, windy, snowy weather shouldn’t concern fruit growers as much as calm, clear nights.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.

• 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 – August 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps.

• Post harvest sprays for cherry leaf spot

  Published on July 24, 2007
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon.