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Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Fall mice and vole control is critical to reduce potential damage in orchards
Published on November 27, 2013
Now is the time when mice and voles are moving into fruit orchards. -
Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits
Published on June 14, 2023
Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021
Published on June 1, 2021
Last week’s rains were welcomed by the fruit crops, but more is needed to reverse this season’s lack of moisture. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015
Published on June 16, 2015
Wet weather is hampering summer fruit harvest as well as insect and disease control efforts. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Ginger Gold, SweeTango and Premier Honeycrisp can be found at local markets; apple quality is excellent. -
Avoiding automatic failure of a GAP audit
Published on March 18, 2011
New factsheet covers the ways growers can automatically fail an audit and suggests ways of avoiding them -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row. -
Auxins and ABA promote vascular function and reduce bitter pit of Honeycrisp apples
Published on May 3, 2022
Michigan State University research demonstrates that auxin and ABA applications can be used to mitigate bitter pit. -
Azinphos-methyl phase-out update
Published on September 4, 2012
Distribution of Azinphos-methyl (AZM), also known as Guthion, is prohibited after September 30, 2012, but product use is extended until 2013. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016
Published on May 24, 2016
Apples are in bloom and conditions favor fire blight this week. Growers are also applying plant growth regulators. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025
Published on June 24, 2025
Isolated hail hit northwest Michigan over the weekend. Growers are actively managing for diseases with warm and wet conditions. Pest numbers are also increasing with this weather. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
Cool and wet weather is slowing spring throughout the Northwest region. Blooming fruit is not predicted in the next week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Harvest continues for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week, especially for second and third picks, as well as fruit treated with ReTain or Harvista. Later varieties are beginning to show signs of maturity. -
Predicted 2012 apple harvest dates
Published on August 28, 2012
A warm winter and early spring set predicted apple harvest dates between 14 and 30 days ahead of normal. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 12, 2014
Published on August 13, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week.