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Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission
Published on November 27, 2013
A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry. -
Cover spray options for cherry leaf spot control
Published on May 16, 2006
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East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently. -
Winter injury in sweet cherry in northwest Michigan, 2008
Published on May 20, 2008
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Chlorothalonil use for pre-shuck split cherry leaf spot control
Published on May 15, 2015
Chlorothalonil is recommended for cherry leaf spot control early in the season, but under current wet conditions this spring, growers need to maintain the 10-day retreatment interval between chlorothalonil applications. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022
Published on August 23, 2022
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013
Published on May 7, 2013
Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013
Published on July 2, 2013
A rainy week made for poor conditions for applying pesticides. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
The weather has cooled considerably, and tart and sweet cherries are starting to color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016
Published on August 17, 2016
Heavy rains have relieved drought symptoms, but can cause late-season diseases. Late-season pests are flying. -
Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops. -
Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety
Published on September 16, 2021
To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021
Published on August 31, 2021
Fall harvest season is underway. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 18, 2015
Published on August 18, 2015
Only one site near Stevensville, Michigan, is reporting brown marmorated stink bugs in traps this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Winter is still lingering with a mix of rain and snowfall over the past week. Most buds remain swollen or are beginning to show side green, but a warmup this weekend will likely push growth. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 23, 2015
Published on June 23, 2015
Trap catches are low to zero across Michigan; a few more southwest sites are reporting first catches this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.
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