College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Tree fruit irrigation and fertigation workshop recap

  Published on March 31, 2014
  The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center hosted irrigation and fertigation specialist Denise Nielsen to discuss water and nutrient management in orchards.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms. Early Gala strains followed by McIntosh will begin in a few days.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013

  Published on July 2, 2013
  Strawberry harvest wrapped up, sweet cherry harvest continues and tart and summer raspberry harvest is beginning.

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  Crop scouting and…ticks?

  Published on June 2, 2016
  Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2015

  Published on September 16, 2015
  McIntosh harvest continues, most growers have finished up Gala harvest and their first Honeycrisp picking. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are ready for long-term and CA harvest.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Most growers finished harvesting Red Delicious and Fuji in the mid- and northern areas of the region, and are moving on to Northern Spy with some Crispin and Idared blocks ready to harvest.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Warmer temperatures in the last week are finally pushing rapid growth of our fruit crops, insects and diseases, too.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing this week with Gala being harvested and Honeycrisp and McIntosh being spot-picked.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Spring has stalled again with little growth in fruit crops for the last week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Raspberry and blueberry harvest continues across the southeast region.

• Training apples for high density and avoiding the spread of fire blight

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Avoid high density training on apple varieties susceptible to fire blight during infection periods, as this can encourage the spread of bacteria.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.

• East Michigan fruit crop report – July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Tart cherry, summer red and black raspberry harvest continues, with blueberry harvest starting at some farms. Much-needed rain swept through the region, bringing hail to several farms.

• Presentations from 2010 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard show now available

  Published on February 15, 2010
  

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Growers are approaching the midpoint in apple harvest. Some varieties are picking out shorter than expected, due mainly to smaller fruit size that is the result of prolonged drought earlier this summer.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Apple harvest has begun and quality is looking good. Codling moth and apple maggot catches are up in some areas. Grapes are ripening and some grapes have moderate to high disease pressure.

• Interested in sustainable pest management? Try the IPM Academy

  Published on January 3, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension is hosting an Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to bring participants to a new level of success with their IPM decisions and practices.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Fruit are sizing and recent stormy weather has been a concern for disease management.