College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

• Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?

  Published on February 10, 2012
  MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Callus tissue versus moldy core in apples

  Published on October 4, 2022
  Moldy core is a disease that develops in the locules or seed cavities of fruit. Do not confuse it with other internal tissue, which sometimes forms in the locules of certain varieties.

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  Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.

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  Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

  Published on April 16, 2024
  As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  Tree fruit development is waiting for warmer weather.

• Applying multiple Apogee applications in apples

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Although most apple growers have applied their first application of Apogee at king bloom petal fall, they should still know the importance of multiple Apogee sprays to reduce pruning efforts and minimize shoot blight.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

  Published on October 19, 2022
  Apple harvest of late season is wrapping up in southwest Michigan. Growers are focusing on Braeburn, Rome, and Evercrisp.

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  Video on how to use the fruit growth rate model for apple thinning

  Published on May 26, 2021
  This video will walk you through taking measurements and using the model in the Malusim app.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

• Quick reminders for planting apple trees

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Be sure to consider graft union height to avoid problems in the future.

• Fall tasks for apple orchards

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Have a to-do list ready for downtime between harvesting apple varieties.

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  Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

  Published on April 25, 2025
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

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  Fruit production under high tunnels tour

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Can Midwest growers make money growing fruit under high tunnels? This will be the topic for a tour and discussion on July 5, 2016.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 25, 2021

  Published on August 25, 2021
  This is the third apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020

  Published on September 23, 2020
  Gala harvest is winding down with Honeycrisp continuing and Golden Delicious and Red Delicious right around the corner. Weather conditions have been excellent for working in orchards.