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New tart cherry cost of production study available now
Published on December 13, 2022
The newest tart cherry cost of production study is the most recent version since 2015. This version includes updated management costs with spotted wing Drosophila, earlier leaf spot controls and increased fertilizer prices in recent years. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 19, 2014
Published on August 20, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013
Published on July 9, 2013
Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries. -
Integrate cover crops into your farming systems
Published on March 6, 2011
MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
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. -
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit
Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest. -
Managing bird damage on fruit farms
Published on June 21, 2019
Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Apples are approaching the end of bloom. Tart cherries are at petal fall, peaches and sweet cherries are in the shuck. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013
Published on July 23, 2013
Heat accelerates small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region. -
First webinar of the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series set for February 27
Published on February 9, 2026
Whether you are a fruit grower with ample experience, modest experience or just getting started, the 2026 International Virtual Orchard Meetups will be the right setting for you to ask questions and find alternative solutions. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Protection from spotted wing Drosophila infestation will need to continue to the end of harvest for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, fall raspberries and blueberries. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
With warmer temperatures of the last week, fruit crops have taken on big swell of new growth. Bloom is almost finished for all of our fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.
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