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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020
Published on June 16, 2020
Strawberry harvest has begun. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Michigan State University hosts online peach field day
Published on August 17, 2020
Virtual presentations highlighted peach research at MSU’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on November 30, 2025
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013
Published on May 14, 2013
Freeze injury from the May 13 cold snap is being seen in tree and small fruits by some southeast Michigan fruit growers. -
Help shape the future of weed management in Michigan specialty crops
Published on September 16, 2025
Share your priorities and challenges by completing MSU’s 2025 Specialty Crop Weed Management Survey. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 12, 2014
Published on September 15, 2014
More nymph and adult brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Sept. 5-11, 2014, at seven sites in Berrien, Lenawee and Ingham counties. Homeowners in Berrien County are starting to report them in greater number. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest is beginning for early apple varieties. -
With a backwards spring, Mother Nature pitches a change-up after a fastball
Published on May 29, 2012
With a warm March followed by a cold April, 2012 is shaping up to be the worst year for the Michigan fruit industry since 1945 or earlier. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 22, 2018
Published on May 22, 2018
Apple bloom continues across the region, leaving fire blight risk high. Strawberries are in full bloom, beginning of harvest will be much later than normal. -
East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.
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