College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development.

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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.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.

• Peach leaf curl

  Published on March 27, 2007
  

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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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  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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Warm conditions are moving fruit growth quickly.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Spotted wing drosophila fly captures are increasing sharply at some sites. Some still have no catch, and first spotted wing Drosophila catch is reported in northwest Michigan.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 17, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest has begun, grapes are blooming, cherries are coloring and birds are feasting.

• East Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Our late spring is welcomed by fruit growers across the region.

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 24, 2012

  Published on July 24, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week.