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Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
Winter cold hardiness in Michigan fruit crops
Published on January 16, 2013
Michigan fruit plants are well adapted to withstand a Michigan winter. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 7, 2016
Published on September 7, 2016
There was an uptick in brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults caught in traps this week. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting this season. -
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Expect hot, humidy weather for the duration of this week, with bloom beginning in apples likely by the end of the week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014
Published on August 5, 2014
Soils are dry. Summer fruit harvest is in full swing with blueberries, peaches and plums. Early apples and pears will start soon. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in traps this week. Reports of adults captured in homes continue to trickle in. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
What are radiation freezes?
Published on March 2, 2015
Low temperatures often depend on atmospheric conditions and the local topography. Calm conditions allow the temperatures to drop quickly after the sun goes down. You can track freezes with MSU’s Enviro-weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014
Published on May 27, 2014
Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Blueberry bloom is ending. Strawberries are starting to color. Tree fruit are rapidly increasing in size -
Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress
Published on May 6, 2020
Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread. -
What is the difference between a frost and a freeze?
Published on April 21, 2015
The dew point and wind conditions impact how likely a freeze will be damaging. Cold, cloudy windy conditions can limit damage. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Apple bloom is coming to an end. -
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?
Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025
Published on July 29, 2025
Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015
Published on September 8, 2015
Apple harvest is starting to take off with Gala and Honeycrisp harvest underway.
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