College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Pre-harvest disease control in cherry

  Published on June 20, 2006
  

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot.

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• 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.

• Post-harvest sprays for cherry leaf spot

  Published on August 2, 2011
  Most growers, especially those with cherry leaf spot symptoms already present in orchards, should be using a post-harvest spray to prevent early defoliation.

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  Be ready for European brown rot in tart cherries in 2014

  Published on May 1, 2014
  The potential for European brown rot infection is high this season in orchards with carryover shoot strikes from last year. Applications of Indar will be required for effective control if we experience cold, wet weather.

• The North American Tart Cherry Conference is March 6 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

  Published on February 16, 2012
  Michigan growers are invited to an industry-sponsored meeting on March 6 for updates on tart cherry research, promotion and communications.

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  Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators

  Published on November 11, 2016
  Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination.

• 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.

• Post harvest sprays for cherry leaf spot

  Published on July 24, 2007
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Hot temperatures over the weekend brought isolated storms across the region on Monday, May 20. Growers are concerned about disease development under these optimal conditions.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  With cherries coming out of the shuck and rain in the forecast, growers are protecting from diseases and insects.

• Cherry leaf spot disease biology and rationale underlying fungicide use

  Published on May 17, 2011
  A leaf spot fungicide program will delay the initial infections of trees, and reduce infection to the extent that trees will hold their leaves into September and beyond.

• Cherry leaf spot observed on June 1

  Published on June 3, 2011
  Growers need to tighten intervals and use full cover sprays if cherry leaf spot has been observed. Scout for cherry leaf spot as soon as possible.

• Polish researcher to attend annual Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show, Jan. 21-22, 2013

  Published on December 27, 2012
  Current research conducted in Poland will be a nice tie into the multiple research plots of high density tart cherries at the Northwest Horticultural Research Center.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Several days with rain in the last week have sized fruit well and posed challenges for maintaining good spray coverage.

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  Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.

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  Helping fruit tree growers flourish

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun.