College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Spring is about a week ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie.

• 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

  Published on February 6, 2018
  Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.

• Select Max labeled for tree fruit

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase slightly in southwest Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila were caught in traps in raspberries at a few more east Michigan fruit farms in the past few days.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Cooler than normal weather has slowed many insects.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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  New pest scouting bulletins available for free

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest is ending and the focus is shifting to apples and grapes. Pests are preparing for the end of the season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Wet weather is hampering summer fruit harvest as well as insect and disease control efforts.

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  Management considerations for peach orchards with edge damage from oriental fruit moth

  Published on June 27, 2017
  What growers need to do to manage oriental fruit moth in Michigan peach blocks.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015

  Published on September 16, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  First catches of spotted wing Drosophila are two weeks later than this time last year. Traps should be deployed already; protect ripening berries.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug management survey for commercial producers

  Published on June 26, 2018
  Has brown marmorated stink bug changed your pest management program? Participate in this nationwide survey to help us help you manage it better.

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  10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.

• Revised Food Safety Modernization Act exemptions

  Published on January 19, 2016
  A breakdown of who is required to comply with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Cool weather has extended the tree fruit bloom. Apples are blooming now. We expect warmer weather this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.

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  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.