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  • Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018

    Published on April 17, 2018
    A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April.

  • Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015

    Published on July 7, 2015
    Tart cherry and blueberry harvest are underway with an excellent crop expected.

  • East Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

    Published on May 10, 2016
    With cooler temperatures over the last week, our season is back to normal for our bloom dates.

  • Botector: A new biofungicide for control of Botrytis bunch rot in grapes

    Published on August 21, 2013
    Botector is a new biofungicide labeled for Botrytis bunch rot control of grapes. It is based on competitive exclusion of Botrytis cinera and can be used in organic production.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

    Published on April 25, 2017
    Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.

  • Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

    Published on July 9, 2024
    More hot, humid weather incoming.

  • Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

    Published on June 18, 2013
    Strawberry harvest is in full swing; however, cooler temperatures have slowed ripening, resulting in gaps in harvest at most farms

  • Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

    Published on May 17, 2022
    After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

  • Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 7, 2015

    Published on July 7, 2015
    Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are still very low, but we have confirmed first detections this season of female SWD from traps in Antrim, Ingham and Livingston.

  • Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission

    Published on November 27, 2013
    A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

  • 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.

  • Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024

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

  • 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.

  • Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day

    Published on July 12, 2016
    Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents.

  • 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.

  • West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 22, 2014

    Published on April 22, 2014
    Early apple varieties are showing a little green.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

    Published on August 18, 2015
    Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.

  • Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 12, 2020

    Published on May 12, 2020
    Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon.

  • Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014

    Published on August 26, 2014
    Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

  • West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

    Published on June 18, 2019
    Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up.

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