College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Bridge grafting girdled fruit tree trunks

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Bridge grafting is an option to help save trees with extensive bark damage inflicted by rabbits during the winter.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 21, 2015

  Published on July 22, 2015
  No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the third week of trapping.

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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 – July 12, 2022

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Orchards in bloom have been buzzing with pollinator activity during this beautiful weather.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Despite summer-like storms, tree fruit development continues to be delayed in the West Michigan region.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Two more spotted wing Drosophila were caught in southwest Michigan: one in raspberry high tunnels and a second adjacent to blueberries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  The hot weather in late May led to a large June drop in tree fruit. Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom has begun.

• Control of American brown rot

  Published on June 22, 2010
  

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider.

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  Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on February 29, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.