• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.

• Check labels for pre-harvest intervals

  Published on August 28, 2017
  You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  A hot start to summer.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Fire blight is still a concern for apple growers for the rest of the week. We had three frost events in the past week, but no flower bud damage is expected.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 6, 2016

  Published on September 6, 2016
  Watch out for late-season apple pests.

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  El esfenvalerato está perdiendo eficacia contra la polilla oriental de la fruta en Michigan

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Investigación efectuada en 2017 proporciona nueva información sobre el uso del esfenvalerato para controlar la polilla oriental de la fruta.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug feeding injury on apples has been found at a few farms in the last few days, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken another big jump in raspberries and blueberries.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Warmer temperatures brought a good amount of new growth in all fruit crops and rapid rise of growing degree day totals. Strawberry harvest will begin later this week at some farms. Soils continue to dry quickly.

• Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013

  Published on April 30, 2013
  The first real spring weather accelerates plant growth. Rains can bring disease infections in the southwest.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Summer fruit harvest is well underway. A very hot weekend moved fruit and fruit pests quickly.

• How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?

  Published on January 21, 2014
  Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013

  Published on July 2, 2013
  Strawberry harvest wrapped up, sweet cherry harvest continues and tart and summer raspberry harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Sweet cherry harvest is over and peach harvest is underway.