College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022

  Published on July 6, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit report – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Cool and wet conditions continue in northwest Michigan. We are assessing crop size in cherries, and growers are thinning apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  A hot start to summer.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit.

• Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one.

• Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees

  Published on April 1, 2020
  Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall.

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  Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022

  Published on April 19, 2022
  With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year.

• Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Harvest is harvesting!

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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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Fall red raspberry, blueberry and Bartlett pear harvest continues. Gala, McIntosh and Honeycrisp apple and purple plum harvest is coming soon.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  The region is dry and could use rain. Cherries are coloring, and we can expect local sweet cherries for the National Cherry Festival.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016

  Published on August 9, 2016
  Drought conditions continue at most farms. Harvest continues for peaches, summer apples, plums, blueberries, blackberries and fall raspberries.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Northwest Michigan remains cool with very little change over the last two weeks.