College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected.

• Peach leaf curl

  Published on March 27, 2007
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.

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  Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

  Published on July 15, 2020
  The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023

  Published on March 28, 2023
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

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  Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts

  Published on November 21, 2016
  Why are so many Michigan pollinator planning efforts being developed? Let’s take a closer look at three programs and plans currently forming.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Peach and blueberry harvest is moving quickly.

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  Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

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  Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

  Published on March 22, 2023
  Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers.