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Codling moth back to normal in 2015
Published on May 28, 2015
Current pheromone trapline data suggests codling moth populations and pest pressure will be normal this summer. -
Control options for mites in fruit crops
Published on May 3, 2011
There are many pesticides to control mites but their performance varies. This table will help you select the right product for your needs. -
Codling moth is back with a vengeance in 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Recent trap data suggests that codling moth populations will be heavy, and management action will be required. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2013 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 16, 2013
Participants identified the most important research projects for the 2014 IR-4 food-use research program during the 2013 IR-4 Food Use Workshop in Albuquerque, N.M. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2017
Published on April 11, 2017
Bloom opened in apricots and plums during the warm weekend. Avoid spraying open bloom during the middle of the day. Insecticides should not be used during bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016
Published on April 19, 2016
Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014
Published on August 12, 2014
Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up sharply. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Sweet cherry harvest is underway with an excellent crop expected. Raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025
Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022
Published on August 23, 2022
Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal. -
Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026
Published on December 4, 2025
Don’t miss out on information that can help protect your farm and boost your bottom line. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Warm, wet conditions this week will give way to hot dry conditions next week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 29, 2014
Published on September 30, 2014
More activity was reported this week, but except for a few hotspots, trap catches remain very low. More reports of aggregations on commercial and residential buildings are coming in from urban and suburban sites across Lower Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025
Published on April 15, 2025
Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties. -
Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan
Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway.
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