• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  A week of rain will challenge apple fungicide programs.

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  New farm manager named at MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  Published on July 10, 2023
  MSU alumnus Dan Bacheler has been tabbed as farm manager at the Traverse City-based research station.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Tree fruit development is on hold, but be ready.

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  Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023

  Published on March 27, 2023
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154).

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• Dealing with water for irrigating

  Published on February 3, 2012
  The insurance of maintaining a produce crop with irrigation can be all but eliminated if the water being used contaminates the produce with food-borne illness. Here are a few considerations when implementing irrigation practices.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Tart cherry harvest is underway and growers are harvesting through the night

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  New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents

  Published on September 23, 2024
  This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  After a short break, summer insects in apples will return.

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  Monitoring for spotted wing Drosophila larvae in cherries before entering processing facility

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Guidelines for inspectors to detect fruit infested with spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) larvae at the receiving station or prior to entering the processing facility.

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan.

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  Rose chafer management for vineyards

  Published on June 13, 2017
  These damaging beetles are being reported around the state.

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Northwest Michigan fruit growers are continuing to protect for possible apple and cherry disease infections during recent wet weather.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 25, 2014

  Published on July 25, 2014
  One adult brown marmorated stink bug has been captured in a trap next to a peach orchard near Niles, Michigan in Berrien County, but no other detections have been reported.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.

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  East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending.