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Keep bee safety in mind during orchard bloom
Published on May 8, 2015
Bloom is upon us again and it is time to review best management practices for protecting bees in orchards. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
Peach harvest is underway in the area. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan. -
Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems
Published on June 12, 2014
Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems. Growers need to review the MSU Enviro-Weather website to collect valuable data for your area to determine irrigation scheduling. -
Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on April 3, 2012
Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -
Cold damage to peaches
Published on April 3, 2019
How to predict and assess winter damage to peaches and adjust growing practices according. -
Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury
Published on May 29, 2015
Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025
Published on April 22, 2025
The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement. -
Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014
Published on June 10, 2014
Preliminary crop load estimates are looking good and growers are continuing to protect fruit from insects and diseases. -
Peach leaf curl
Published on March 27, 2007
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
No spotted wing Drosophila were caught in our statewide monitoring network traps this week. Reports from other trap lines are still very low to zero across the state. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014
Published on August 26, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Peach and blueberry harvest is moving quickly. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes. -
Michigan State University hosts online peach field day
Published on August 17, 2020
Virtual presentations highlighted peach research at MSU’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on November 30, 2025
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.
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