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Southwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Summer fruit harvest is well underway. A very hot weekend moved fruit and fruit pests quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018
Published on July 24, 2018
A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2017
Published on August 7, 2018
Cherry harvest is winding down, and quality remains quite high despite the hot conditions. Apples are coloring and sizing. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018
Published on August 14, 2018
Most fruit growers from Flint northward through the Thumb received another inch of rain. Drought conditions continue for most growers to the south. -
Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network
Published on May 14, 2019
The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan. -
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. -
East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
No damage occurred following the recent freeze and snow. Sweet cherries are blooming. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Cold temperatures continue to hold the start of spring growth of fruit crops in east Michigan. -
Fire blight a concern as bloom approaches in the north
Published on May 20, 2011
If forecasts are correct, the epiphytic infection potential is predicted to climb to over 100 by this weekend in northern Michigan orchards where bloom began May 13-21. -
Fire blight risk reduced temporarily
Published on May 16, 2011
Current weather conditions have reduced the risk of fire blight infection, but it is still essential to keep shoot blight under control. -
First spotted wing Drosophila flies of 2014 detected in MSU Extension monitoring network
Published on June 23, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) traps should be deployed already and growers need to protect ripening or ripe berries against this pest. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
Cold temperatures have slowed tree fruit development and growers are balancing early season insect and disease control with tree growth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week.
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