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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 17, 2014
Published on July 18, 2014
A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring program in fruit and vegetable crops continues with more sites reporting, but still no detections to report. -
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. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 12, 2014
Published on August 13, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
Second generation codling moth is flying. -
Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the fourth week of trapping. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here! -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019
Published on August 6, 2019
Soils are getting dry—from feast to famine. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season. -
Is switchgrass a host for Japanese beetle and spotted wing Drosophila?
Published on August 12, 2014
Research is being conducted to determine if switchgrass is a vector and host for common insect pests and crop diseases in cropping systems. -
A fruitful partnership
Published on September 9, 2021
MSU, Tree Fruit Commission, MDARD partner to support fruit industry -
The next step in your on-farm produce safety work: On-Farm Readiness Review
Published on April 25, 2022
The Michigan on-farm produce safety team helps Michigan produce growers assess their farm’s readiness related to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
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