• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Tree fruit development is on hold, but be ready.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Most growers are about three quarters of the way through harvest, harvesting several varieties including Red Delicious, Idared, Northern Spy, Crispin and Fiji.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  This is the first apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

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  Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023

  Published on March 27, 2023
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154).

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• Dealing with water for irrigating

  Published on February 3, 2012
  The insurance of maintaining a produce crop with irrigation can be all but eliminated if the water being used contaminates the produce with food-borne illness. Here are a few considerations when implementing irrigation practices.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops.

• Southeast regional report on Michigan fruit – June 4, 2012

  Published on June 4, 2012
  Apple scab spores were caught over the weekend (June 2-3). The few apple growers with an apple crop still need to be covered for this disease.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Tart cherry harvest is underway and growers are harvesting through the night

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  New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents

  Published on September 23, 2024
  This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Growers are approaching the midpoint in apple harvest. Some varieties are picking out shorter than expected, due mainly to smaller fruit size that is the result of prolonged drought earlier this summer.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  After a short break, summer insects in apples will return.

• IPM Tree fruit kickoff

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Review label and management changes as well as discuss invasive species concerns at the Tree Fruit Kickoff meeting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan.

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  Rose chafer management for vineyards

  Published on June 13, 2017
  These damaging beetles are being reported around the state.

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Northwest Michigan fruit growers are continuing to protect for possible apple and cherry disease infections during recent wet weather.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 25, 2014

  Published on July 25, 2014
  One adult brown marmorated stink bug has been captured in a trap next to a peach orchard near Niles, Michigan in Berrien County, but no other detections have been reported.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch.