• Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring effort evaluation for 2014

  Published on October 21, 2014
  We are encouraging Michigan fruit growers to take a short survey to measure the effectiveness of MSU Extension’s 2014 spotted wing Drosophila statewide monitoring program.

• Plum curculio early season monitoring and phenology

  Published on May 10, 2013
  Fruit growers can better control plum curculio with early season monitoring and understanding the phenology of this pest.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – April 30, 2013

  Published on April 30, 2013
  Tree growth is off to a low start in the west central region, but it has begun.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  The Michigan spring weather rollercoaster continues.

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

  Published on August 27, 2013
  Things are quiet across the north now that cherry harvest has finished, growers are waiting to start apple and grape harvest.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Warm and dry temperatures have accelerated tree growth across northwest Michigan.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 5, 2016

  Published on August 5, 2016
  Trap catches continue to remain high, especially near untreated plantings. High risk of infestation continues to be expected; susceptible crops must be protected.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Predicted stormy and wet conditions will be challenging for preventing disease infections this week.

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  Silver leaf of tree fruits

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Silver leaf can cause tree fruit leaves to exhibit a dull metallic luster and can cause a slow decline in tree vigor and yield.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing.

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  National team will present latest information on biological control of spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on January 9, 2018
  The free Feb. 23, 2018, webinar will include an update on spotted wing Drosophila research in Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Very cool conditions will hold insect pests back this week. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 22, 2014

  Published on August 22, 2014
  No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 15-21, 2014.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 8, 2014

  Published on April 8, 2014
  A slow start to spring after one of our coldest winters most fruit growers can remember.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings.

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  University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool

  Published on October 11, 2023
  Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.