College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Tart cherry and blueberry harvest are underway with an excellent crop expected.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Harvest is fast approaching – what you need to consider.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing; however, cooler temperatures have slowed ripening, resulting in gaps in harvest at most farms

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 7, 2015

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are still very low, but we have confirmed first detections this season of female SWD from traps in Antrim, Ingham and Livingston.

• Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission

  Published on November 27, 2013
  A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

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  Keep bee safety in mind during orchard bloom

  Published on May 8, 2015
  Bloom is upon us again and it is time to review best management practices for protecting bees in orchards.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Peach harvest is underway in the area.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

  Published on May 29, 2024
  Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

• Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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  Peach harvest dates available on MSU Enviro-weather

  Published on June 23, 2015
  New Enviro-weather tools help growers estimate when different peach varieties mature.

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  Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury

  Published on May 29, 2015
  Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Preliminary crop load estimates are looking good and growers are continuing to protect fruit from insects and diseases.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 19, 2025

  Published on August 21, 2025
  Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Peach and blueberry harvest is moving quickly.

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  Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops

  Published on July 1, 2020
  MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops.

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  Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

  Published on March 22, 2023
  Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.