College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  A cool April slows fruit tree development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019

  Published on September 17, 2019
  Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2014

  Published on September 17, 2014
  Apple harvest is quickly gearing up to full speed. Growers are harvesting McIntosh, Early Fiji, Jonamac and spot-picking Honeycrisp. Gala are ripening very slowly this season.

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  Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.

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  Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

  Published on April 16, 2024
  As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.

• 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.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Tree fruits responded quickly to warmer weather.

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  Video on how to use the fruit growth rate model for apple thinning

  Published on May 26, 2021
  This video will walk you through taking measurements and using the model in the Malusim app.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

  Published on September 5, 2025
  Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers.

• Quick reminders for planting apple trees

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Be sure to consider graft union height to avoid problems in the future.

• Fall tasks for apple orchards

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Have a to-do list ready for downtime between harvesting apple varieties.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Hot temperatures over the weekend brought isolated storms across the region on Monday, May 20. Growers are concerned about disease development under these optimal conditions.

• 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.

• Chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila discussed in upcoming webinar

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Growers can learn about recent research results on spotted wing Drosophila in webinar on Jan. 25, 2017.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Warmer weather brings disease and insect threats back to the forefront.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.