• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Wet, cool weather slows down fruit crops and insects in the southwest region.

• Select Max labeled for tree fruit

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit.

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  Produce storage confusion: Why refrigerate this and not that?

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Some food safety guidelines can be confusing. Let's clarify why some of the same type of produce needs refrigeration and some doesn’t.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now.

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  Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

  Published on April 19, 2017
  New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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  Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

  Published on October 11, 2024
  Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 13, 2017

  Published on September 13, 2017
  Northwest Michigan apples are approaching maturity, but harvest is still not in full swing. Fruit quality looks excellent.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

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  Esfenvalerate is losing its efficacy against oriental fruit moth in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2018
  Research conducted in 2017 provides new information on the use of esfenvalerate to manage oriental fruit moth.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Cold weather brings slow tree development.

• How did SweeTango and Red Delicious apples respond to Promalin after the 2017 spring frost?

  Published on February 2, 2018
  Results of a common post-freeze practice on commercial SweeTango and Red Delicious apples in 2017.

• An apple a day!

  Published on August 14, 2013
  Can an apple a day keep the doctor away?

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

  Published on July 2, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Heavy rainfall and long wetting periods lead to high disease pressure.

• Root pruning apple trees to control excessive vigor in 2011

  Published on May 3, 2011
  Some guidelines for trying this technique in your orchard.

• Northwest Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

  Published on August 24, 2021
  Apples are ripening quickly with the heat and adequate moisture; we anticipate harvest to be seven to10 days ahead of normal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.