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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 31, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
Few brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in two monitoring network traps in Berrien County this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 2, 2015
Published on June 2, 2015
All tree fruits are setting very well despite poor weather during bloom. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 16, 2015
Published on June 16, 2015
Heavy rains should lead to the end of primary apple scab. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 4, 2013
Published on June 4, 2013
Wet, windy weather slows down insects, while most fruit crops look good. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth. -
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 6, 2016
Published on September 6, 2016
Watch out for late-season apple pests. -
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators
Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot conditions and dry soils are stressing plants. Growers are irrigating on sandy soils. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 25, 2015
Published on August 26, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila continues. Susceptible crops must be protected or risk infestation. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Bloom has begun in apricots. More blooming crops are expected by the end of the week. -
Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops
Published on June 19, 2012
Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.
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