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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019
Published on September 10, 2019
Apple harvest is picking up steam. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 17, 2014
Published on July 18, 2014
A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring program in fruit and vegetable crops continues with more sites reporting, but still no detections to report. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Much needed precipitation brought some relief to some growers. For others less fortunate, drought conditions continue. Summer red and black raspberry harvest continues and blueberry harvest is starting for a few farms. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 12, 2014
Published on August 13, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 11, 2017
Published on July 12, 2017
Eighty percent of all SWD cup traps have captured SWD since the beginning of the season. Best practices for minimizing fruit infestation are reviewed. Start now! -
Sole tart cherry breeder leads nationwide fruit project
Published on July 1, 2020
Amy Iezzoni was director of RosBREED, a USDA project focused on developing modern DNA tests and breeding methods to deliver new cultivars in 22 U.S. breeding programs -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
More spotted wing Drosophila have been caught in monitoring traps, with higher catches at minimally-managed sites in southwest Michigan. Monitor for this pest when crops become susceptible. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
Second generation codling moth is flying. -
Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement. -
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila
Published on October 31, 2024
The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up in the region, and growers harvested 12.1 million pounds last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Cherry harvest has started in northwest Michigan, and fruit size is good following rain.
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