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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug feeding injury on apples has been found at a few farms in the last few days, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken another big jump in raspberries and blueberries.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Recent heat has increased insect activity slightly, but fruit continues to size at a slow rate.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Warmer temperatures brought a good amount of new growth in all fruit crops and rapid rise of growing degree day totals. Strawberry harvest will begin later this week at some farms. Soils continue to dry quickly.

• Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Fruit is sizing across the region. Warmer, drier weather is welcomed after long, ongoing wetting events.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013

  Published on April 30, 2013
  The first real spring weather accelerates plant growth. Rains can bring disease infections in the southwest.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

• How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?

  Published on January 21, 2014
  Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013

  Published on July 2, 2013
  Strawberry harvest wrapped up, sweet cherry harvest continues and tart and summer raspberry harvest is beginning.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020

  Published on April 21, 2020
  Crop development has been slow, cold weather will persist, and no bud damage has been detected at this time.

• How to manage brine cherries that will not be harvested in 2018

  Published on May 11, 2018
  Preliminary data suggest ethephon may be a tool to remove unwanted sweet cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Sweet cherry harvest is over and peach harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 19, 2016

  Published on July 19, 2016
  Growers have been challenged with an overlap of sweet and tart cherry harvest this season.

• An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials.