College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.

• How to minimize costs in frost-damaged cherry orchards

  Published on May 7, 2012
  Growers that have frosted cherry orchards can use the following strategies to reduce input costs.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 20, 2016
  The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Another rainy week on the Ridge.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Apple maggot trap catch has started and obliquebanded leafroller larvae continue being found. Summer apple variety harvest has begun and early peach varieties are expected soon.

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025

  Published on April 15, 2025
  It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly.

• Where are all the bees?

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Michigan fruit trees blooming a month early means that bees need to be here a month early, too. There are several issues affecting the movement of bees quickly into Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018

  Published on June 26, 2018
  Fruit have developed quickly in the last week, and cherry harvest is fast approaching.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023

  Published on April 4, 2023
  This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms

  Published on July 24, 2011
  July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program.

• Cherry leaf spot and powdery mildew control materials

  Published on June 7, 2016
  First cover is the optimal time to target powdery mildew in tart cherries.

• 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

  Published on February 6, 2018
  Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning.

• 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.

• Select Max labeled for tree fruit

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2019

  Published on July 24, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila are present and abundant; take action to protect susceptible fruit.