College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023

  Published on March 28, 2023
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

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  Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts

  Published on November 21, 2016
  Why are so many Michigan pollinator planning efforts being developed? Let’s take a closer look at three programs and plans currently forming.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.

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  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.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  First signs of spring are here, for a few days anyway.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

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  Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

  Published on March 22, 2023
  Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Tart cherry and blueberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit.

• New search engine for tree fruit diseases, pest and beneficial insects now online

  Published on October 17, 2014
  Try our new search tool to help in identifying diseases, insect and mite pests and beneficials of tree fruit. By using the tool, you can help us continue to improve it.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Sweet cherry harvest is well underway in west central Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  Strawberry growers struggle with wet fields as harvest continues. Early season summer red raspberry and sweet cherry harvest is close.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.