College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

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  Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries.

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  Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house set for Aug. 23

  Published on July 26, 2018
  Join us in Traverse City for wagon tours, wine grape and tree fruit sessions, equipment demonstrations and dinner.

• Spotted wing Drosophila update for cherry growers – July 13, 2018

  Published on July 13, 2018
  SWD numbers are six times higher than in past years at this time during the season. Although trap numbers are down this week, be cautious with management decisions as rain, humidity and wet weather will likely stimulate SWD activity.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Trees are developing faster than degree days are accumulating. We are anticipating sweet cherry bloom later this week.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest.

• 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.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 10, 2018

  Published on July 10, 2018
  We have had unusually high apple maggot trap catch in the last week. Dry soils are common across the region, causing wilting in all fruit crops.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.