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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. -
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. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 5, 2016
Published on August 5, 2016
Trap catches continue to remain high, especially near untreated plantings. High risk of infestation continues to be expected; susceptible crops must be protected. -
Plum curculio management in stone and pome fruits
Published on May 21, 2013
Growers have many options for plum curculio control, but all have different modes of action. -
Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023
Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154). -
EPA clarification on non-food uses of Chlorpyrifos
Published on May 3, 2022
Chlorpyrifos labeled uses allowed on non-bearing fruit trees. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024
Published on May 29, 2024
Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 26, 2025
Published on August 26, 2025
Wine grape harvest begins. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 15, 2017
Published on August 15, 2017
Warm, dry weather continues pushing fruit along. Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan
Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops. -
Fruit production under high tunnels tour
Published on June 7, 2016
Can Midwest growers make money growing fruit under high tunnels? This will be the topic for a tour and discussion on July 5, 2016. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015
Published on April 14, 2015
Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly.
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