College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan.

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  East Michigan Spring Tree Fruit Meeting to be held March 29

  Published on March 22, 2019
  Tree fruit growers will hear a variety of presentations designed to help prepare them for the 2019 growing season and obtain high-quality fruit crops.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit report – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Cool and wet conditions continue in northwest Michigan. We are assessing crop size in cherries, and growers are thinning apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

  Published on June 18, 2024
  A hot start to summer.

• Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees

  Published on April 1, 2020
  Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall.

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  Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022

  Published on April 19, 2022
  With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year.

• Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

  Published on July 3, 2019
  Managing tree fruit diseases is the primary concern for regional growers with the continued high levels of rainfall and humidity.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Harvest is harvesting!

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015

  Published on May 12, 2015
  Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control.

• Navigating diversion, crop insurance and NAP decisions for damaged tart cherries

  Published on July 25, 2016
  Guidelines to assess which scenario is most economical for your farm business. Contact crop insurance agent or Farm Service Agency for assistance.

• Check for spotted wing Drosophila larvae in cherries

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Michigan cherry growers with fruit remaining on the trees should look for signs of spotted wing Drosophila larvae.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Recent heat has increased insect activity slightly, but fruit continues to size at a slow rate.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  The extent of frost damage is starting to become clearer as young fruit continue to develop.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apple bloom is coming to an end.