College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2016

  Published on June 24, 2016
  Strawberry harvest continues, with sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest just around the corner. Dry soils are prevalent, especially for growers north of the I-94 corridor.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  The extent of frost and freeze damage in apples is more extensive than most growers anticipated. Sorting out frost damage from lack of pollination is a challenge this season.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  First trap catches of spotted wing Drosophila have been reported in raspberry and blueberry plantings at many farms across the region.

• 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 – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  European red mite bronzing is apparent in some apple blocks. Harvest continues for summer apple varieties, early peaches, blueberries and Japanese plums.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development.

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  Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Later than normal strawberry harvest is expected to begin mid-June and primary apple scab season is winding down, but continues.

• IPM Tree fruit kickoff

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Review label and management changes as well as discuss invasive species concerns at the Tree Fruit Kickoff meeting.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Spring is about a week ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

• 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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

  Published on April 22, 2014
  Spring has finally arrived with green tissue beginning to be seen in many fruit crops.

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  2017 research update on managing brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Highlights of the USDA NIFA project researching management options for brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Updates on cherry leaf spot, apple scab, spotted wing Drosophila and oriental fruit moth.

• Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets

  Published on June 15, 2012
  Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016

  Published on August 9, 2016
  Drought conditions continue at most farms. Harvest continues for peaches, summer apples, plums, blueberries, blackberries and fall raspberries.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Fruit are developing quickly and growers are actively managing for pests and diseases this week.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Growers have kicked off their insect and disease management programs for this season and predicted warm temperatures will accelerate crop development this week.