College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

  Published on February 6, 2018
  Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.

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  New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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

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

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

  Published on August 8, 2023
  Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.

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  Cold weather is coming, but is it too cold for fruit? Likely not.

  Published on January 21, 2026
  Cold temperatures are forecast late this week, but should not damage fruit buds for the majority of Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season

  Published on February 22, 2019
  Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  June drop is well underway in apples.

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  What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

  Published on February 23, 2024
  How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Tart cherry harvest is over and peach harvest is getting underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Summer fruit harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region.

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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.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  We’re off to a slow start with the cooler temperatures this spring.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.