College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tart and sweet cherries are beginning to color up, and harvest is expected to start by the second week of July.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  The impact of the May 8 freeze is becoming apparent. Some crops were hit hard, other suffered little damage. Warm weather is moving plants and insects rapidly.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 23, 2016

  Published on September 23, 2016
  Nymph and adult trap counts continue climbing, especially in the southwest and Fruit Ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting.

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  Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 22, 2017

  Published on August 22, 2017
  Brown marmorated stink bugs and limited feeding damage continues in apples. Late summer apple varieties are being harvested, and early fall red raspberries are starting to be harvested this week, with blueberry and peach harvest ending soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Pollination and disease management have been on grower’s minds with the continued cool and wet conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025

  Published on June 4, 2025
  Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease.

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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Tree fruits responded quickly to warmer weather.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.

• Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

  Published on February 22, 2017
  New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.