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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  The impact of the May 8 freeze is becoming apparent. Some crops were hit hard, other suffered little damage. Warm weather is moving plants and insects rapidly.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 11, 2017

  Published on July 12, 2017
  Eighty percent of all SWD cup traps have captured SWD since the beginning of the season. Best practices for minimizing fruit infestation are reviewed. Start now!

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Lodi apple harvest is underway, with early peach and blueberry harvest continuing and summer red raspberry harvest wrapping up.

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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.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 7, 2012

  Published on August 7, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  More spotted wing Drosophila have been caught in monitoring traps, with higher catches at minimally-managed sites in southwest Michigan. Monitor for this pest when crops become susceptible.

• Monitoring and management strategies for cherry fruit fly in 2009

  Published on June 30, 2009
  

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  The end of summer is no break for pest management in tree fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.

• Several potential causes for leaf loss in tart cherry

  Published on July 14, 2011
  Bacterial canker, cherry leaf spot, cherry yellows, green ring mottle or fungicide phytotoxicity could be the reasons why defoliation is occurring in many tart cherry orchards.

• Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?

  Published on February 10, 2012
  MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is beginning. Grapes will bloom soon.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

• Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

  Published on February 22, 2017
  New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.

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  Southwest Michigan regional fruit report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 23, 2024

  Published on July 23, 2024
  Early apple variety harvest is starting in the area.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.