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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Later than normal strawberry harvest is expected to begin mid-June and primary apple scab season is winding down, but continues. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 7, 2014
Published on August 7, 2014
We caught one brown marmorated stink bug this week in a trap next to a peach orchard near Niles, Michigan and four in sweep netting of vegetation from sites next to field crops in Lenawee County. -
Explaining new blueberry Option Units by season, Enhanced Coverage Option and Enterprise Units for apples and cherries
Published on October 18, 2024
Videos are available that explain important details and items to consider for 2025 crop insurance decisions for apples, cherries and blueberries. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016
Published on April 20, 2016
The recent warmup kick-started tree development, and apple scab could be a concern with rain predicted later this week. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 22, 2014
Published on August 22, 2014
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 15-21, 2014. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on. -
Click pruning for apples
Published on February 9, 2022
Click pruning is a technique developed for type-4 and tip-bearing varieties. We summarize when and how it can be used. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014
Published on June 17, 2014
Strawberry harvest continues and birds are feeding on cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021
Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Sweet and tart cherry orchards are looking clean despite weather conditions conducive for disease, strawberry harvest is underway throughout Northwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2024
Published on September 25, 2024
Golden Delicious and Red Delicious are being harvested in the west central region this week. Temperatures are cooler this week, and growers are working around the rain to harvest fruit. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2025
Published on September 24, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is shifting focus to mid- and late season varieties. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development.
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