• East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete.

• East Michigan fruit update

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

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019

  Published on July 30, 2019
  Sweet and tart cherry harvest is underway in northwest Michigan.

• FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

  Published on May 8, 2018
  As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.

• Time to buckle down rather than give up on controlling oriental fruit moth in peaches

  Published on April 17, 2017
  Here’s answers to your questions on using mating disruption and pyrethroid insecticides in controlling oriental fruit moth in Michigan peaches.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Plants moved quickly with last week’s warm, summer-like weather. Stone fruit are blooming and apples will open later this week.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  With cooler than normal temperatures over the last week, growth and development of our fruit crops have been at a standstill.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 27, 2013

  Published on August 27, 2013
  As harvest is winding down in many crops at high risk from spotted wing Drosophila, fly numbers are similar to last week’s total catch.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Morning ground fog continues, but soils are drying out in the southwest region.

• 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.

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  Meteorological responses to the Aug. 21 eclipse

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Effects of the recent eclipse were more than visual. Here’s what MSU’s Enviroweather measured.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.

• Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025

  Published on June 4, 2025
  Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review

  Published on November 24, 2020
  Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 22, 2014

  Published on September 25, 2014
  Berrien County continues to be a hotspot for brown marmorated stink bug activity, but detections have been reported in Van Buren, Ottawa, Ingham and Lenawee counties. Also, peach damage from BMSB has been confirmed in Ottawa County.

• 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.