College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Where are all the bees?

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Michigan fruit trees blooming a month early means that bees need to be here a month early, too. There are several issues affecting the movement of bees quickly into Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains.

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather predicted for later in the week, fruit growth will get moving again after two weeks of standing still.

• Why Intrepid has use restrictions and advice for complying

  Published on May 29, 2013
  In some Michigan counties, growers need to know what wild plants grow in their area in order to use Intrepid insecticide.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

• 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.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Plum, pear, fall red raspberry and blackberry harvest continues. Gala harvest may begin late this week or next week.

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  Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season

  Published on February 22, 2019
  Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan.

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  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.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021

  Published on September 7, 2021
  This is the last scouting report for the year.

• 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.

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  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.

• 2012 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 19, 2012
  The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2012 is expected to be approximately 11 days ahead of the long-term average.