College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013

  Published on April 2, 2013
  After a cold March, fruit and other perennials are slowly starting growth.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed, but growers should ready.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Degree day totals are caught up to normal averages.

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  MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell named 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year

  Published on July 17, 2025
  MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell was named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year at the National Cherry Festival for her leadership in research, grower outreach and advocacy, and for her lasting impact on Michigan’s cherry industry.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Don’t let your guard down during the dog days of summer.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 10, 2018

  Published on April 10, 2018
  A chilly March has held plant development back. Plants are ready to grow when warm temperatures return later in April.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  Sweet cherry bloom is beginning in the region and PGRs like ReTain will be less effective in cool weather.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is over in west central Michigan, and peaches are sizing.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

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  Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.