College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Fall foliar nitrogen applications should be applied now in cherries

  Published on September 19, 2012
  Stressed sweet and tart cherry trees would benefit from fall foliar nitrogen applications.

• Fungicide considerations for cherry leaf spot control at first cover

  Published on June 7, 2013
  The first cover spray timing after shuck split is a critical disease timing in tart cherry orchards, and fungicide sprays must target both cherry leaf spot and powdery mildew diseases.

• Finer points of cleaning and sanitizing fruit and vegetable contact surfaces

  Published on April 10, 2018
  The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers. Learn how to clean and sanitize, and when it is required under the Produce Safety Rule.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Lodi apple harvest is underway, with early peach and blueberry harvest continuing and summer red raspberry harvest wrapping up.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch in sweet cherries was just confirmed this morning. Harvest is underway in blueberries, plums and apples, and winding down in summer red and black raspberries. Blackberry harvest is quickly approaching.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control.

• An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials.

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  Are homemade pesticides legal?

  Published on March 6, 2017
  Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal?

• Cherry leaf spot and the need for postharvest fungicide applications in this early harvest season

  Published on August 3, 2010
  

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest begins in southern counties, others to follow later this week. Primary apple scab season continues.

• Some tips for planting fruit trees

  Published on April 13, 2011
  A few basic steps at planting time can impact longevity and performance of an orchard.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is underway at a few farms in southern Michigan and expected to begin later this week at others. Dry soils in most of the region need irrigation, especially strawberries.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing, late summer apples continue to be harvested and peach and blueberry harvest is winding down at most farms.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Blister spot and silver leaf diseases are being found on a few apple varieties. Harvest of many fruits continues, including Red Haven peaches, blueberries, Japanese plums and summer apple varieties.

• What to do if you have Ethrel damage?

  Published on August 7, 2007
  

• East Michigan fruit report – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Sweet and tart cherry harvest is starting. Summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Strawberry harvest continues across the mid and northern parts of the region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight.

• Northwest Michigan Fruit Regional Report - April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  With the warm temperatures over the weekend, most tree fruits are showing some green tissue, but development will be slowed with the predicted cold.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Apples are in bloom and conditions favor fire blight this week. Growers are also applying plant growth regulators.