College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit report – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Welcomed warm weather came to the region over the weekend, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast and will likely keep development steady for the remainder of the week.

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  East Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  Colder temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed fruit growth.

• Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment

  Published on February 1, 2013
  Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA.

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  Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.

• Friendly reminder for growers to fill out the spotted wing Drosophila survey

  Published on November 12, 2014
  To determine the effectiveness of our statewide spotted wing Drosophila monitoring program, we are asking growers to take a quick survey.

• Further thoughts on managing brown rot in sweet cherry for 2011

  Published on June 28, 2011
  If bacterial canker infection lesions are present in cherries, an intensively active spray program is required from now until harvest.

• FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

  Published on January 17, 2017
  Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  With cold nighttime temperatures over the last week, fruit growth and development has been slow.

• Federal registratoin received for a new deer repellent

  Published on June 6, 2006
  

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  It’s a much later season for spotted wing Drosophila in 2018. Recent monitoring shows how this pest can vary from year to year.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Fruit is ripening quickly in hot temperatures; growers have concerns about making spray applications in the hot weather.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – June 26, 2018

  Published on June 26, 2018
  Summer insect and disease management in blueberries and other small fruit is fast approaching. Cane collapse and fruit rots in blueberries and the beginning of the spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) flies arrival should be the main focus of growers’ IPM program

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  Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase sharply in southwest Michigan

  Published on June 26, 2018
  Monitoring traps are detecting increasing fly activity as fruit continue to ripen.

• East Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Our spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken a big jump at some farms, with spider mite and apple maggot populations continuing to build. Some limited areas received rain yesterday, but most remain under drought conditions.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Weather conditions continue to be cool and tree development is slow. We have reached half-inch green in apples and bud burst in sweet and tart cherries.