• East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 30, 2016

  Published on August 30, 2016
  Peach and pear harvest continues. Apple harvest is beginning. Rains have impeded blueberry harvest and wet, humid conditions are good for diseases and insect pests.

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  Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  Published on September 2, 2020
  The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Insects are behind crop development stage this summer.

• Considering a new fruit, vegetable or farm market venture? Attend Great Lakes Expo

  Published on October 26, 2012
  Great Lakes Expo takes place December 4-6 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Apple maggot trap catch has started and obliquebanded leafroller larvae continue being found. Summer apple variety harvest has begun and early peach varieties are expected soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains.

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  MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021

  Published on August 31, 2021
  Fall harvest season is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

  Published on July 11, 2023
  With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.

• 2013 MSU Tree Fruit School to feature Peter Shearer and Kerik Cox, Feb. 13-15

  Published on January 25, 2013
  Hear national experts Shearer and Cox on the impact of spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, and fungicide resistance and disease management in orchards.

• Avoiding automatic failure of a GAP audit

  Published on March 18, 2011
  New factsheet covers the ways growers can automatically fail an audit and suggests ways of avoiding them

• Considerations for pre-bloom and bloom sprays for American brown rot

  Published on April 24, 2014
  The potential for American brown rot blossom blight infection is high this spring if infected fruit mummies from last year overwintered in the orchard. Conditional requirements for infections are listed.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison.

• Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries.