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  Irrigation to help get the crop started

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 5, 2017

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Tart cherry harvest has begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

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  MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Fruit are developing quickly and growers are actively managing for pests and diseases this week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed, but growers should ready.

• Presentations from 2010 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard show now available

  Published on February 15, 2010
  

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 31, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Susceptible crops must be protected or risk infestation by spotted wing Drosophila across the state.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops.

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  Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain.

• 2014 Farm Bill provides additional NAP buy-up coverage for 2012 fruit crop losses

  Published on August 1, 2014
  The 2014 Farm Bill provides retroactive buy-up coverage to Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program producers of eligible non-insurable fruit crops that qualify due to a natural disaster, such as the 2012 freeze.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region.