College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 18, 2017

  Published on August 21, 2017
  Current forecasts indicate we are three to eight days ahead of normal harvest dates, depending on cultivar.

• Video available on vertical axe pruning and training for apples

  Published on April 6, 2010
  

• Apple maggot alert for west central area growers

  Published on July 12, 2011
  Rain from Monday, July 11 induced apple maggot emergence in Mason County. This is some 12 days earlier than last year.

• Watch for late season apple pests

  Published on August 19, 2008
  

• East Michigan fruit update – April 10, 2018

  Published on April 10, 2018
  Late winter weather continues to hold back development of fruit crops in east Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

• East Michigan fruit update

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

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Recent heat has growers scrambling to keep up with early maturity in several varieties. The region is running several days ahead of predicted harvest dates.

• Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins

  Published on March 16, 2011
  Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017

  Published on September 14, 2017
  Gala and McIntosh are ready to go, harvest is complete or ongoing. Early Honeycrisp are being picked now and will dominate the picking in the next several days at many sites.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 4, 2017

  Published on October 4, 2017
  The final harvest push is on. Warmer than average weather in late September and early October means majority of harvest will finish by early next week.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot.

• Summer leafroller control: Scouting will save you money!

  Published on June 19, 2007
  

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.

• New apple combined tools on Enviroweather

  Published on May 30, 2017
  View the status of apple crop and four insect pests in Enviroweather’s new combined models.

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  Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators

  Published on November 11, 2016
  Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Tart cherry harvest continues in northwest Michigan, and cool weather has helped keep good quality fruit.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs.