• Cherry fruit fly management strategies

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Now is the time for growers to protect fruit from cherry fruit flies.

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  New training available for agricultural board members

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Persistent cool temperatures have slowed fruit crop development and freezing temperatures last Friday morning were close to doing damage to fruit flower buds.

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  Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

  Published on November 17, 2020
  New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2016 by IR-4

  Published on October 5, 2015
  Participants at the 2015 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2016 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  East Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019

  Published on April 2, 2019
  Cold temperatures continue to hold the start of spring growth of fruit crops in east Michigan.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 6, 2016

  Published on September 6, 2016
  Drier weather has allowed growers to get a good jump on apple harvest.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  The snow is finally melting and growers are clearing brush, planting trees and preparing for early season fruit management.

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  Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

  Published on April 28, 2015
  New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.

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  The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.

• Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

  Published on May 6, 2025
  The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather is expected this week.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Fruit damage assessments are underway following two nights of freezing temperatures in the region.

• Who is eating the produce that I grow?

  Published on February 3, 2012
  When adopting food safety practices on the farm, it’s important to remember why and for whom it is being done.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2025

  Published on April 1, 2025
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2025 season.