College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Cherry leaf spot observed on June 1

  Published on June 3, 2011
  Growers need to tighten intervals and use full cover sprays if cherry leaf spot has been observed. Scout for cherry leaf spot as soon as possible.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

  Published on April 22, 2014
  Spring has finally arrived with green tissue beginning to be seen in many fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage.

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  Use a disease management approach when thinking about an SWD management plan

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Cherry growers should think of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) as a disease rather than an insect pest as this will help in controlling this pest.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Following a soggy stretch of weather, warmer, summer-like days are ahead.

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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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Peach harvest is underway in the area.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan.

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  MSU to open new AgBioResearch Center in Hart

  Published on July 28, 2021
  In partnership with West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc., MSU will lead research on tree fruit and vegetable agriculture in west Michigan

• Southwest Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Fruit plantings are poised to renew growth when warm weather returns.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Everything seems to be blooming at once! Avoid using insecticides during bloom.

• Bacterial canker, ice nucleation, frost injury and blossom blast in sweet cherries

  Published on July 10, 2012
  The blossom blast symptom of bacterial canker is caused by frost injury that is induced by the ability of the Pseudomonas pathogen to induce ice formation in flowers.

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development.

• 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.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

  Published on April 22, 2025
  The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement.

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  Trevor Nichols Research Center hosts final 2025 field day

  Published on September 30, 2025
  On Sept. 25, the Trevor Nichols Research Center hosted the final field day of the 2025 season, where faculty and staff shared research and strategies on managing fruit crop pests and diseases.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2019

  Published on April 2, 2019
  Another slow start to spring is good news to tree fruit producers.