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East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Red Haven peach harvest will begin in the next few days across the region. Many fruit farms have dry soils. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A cool April slows fruit tree development. -
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture
Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2014
Published on August 7, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up from last week and are now being detected statewide. Protect susceptible crops where SWD is detected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 29, 2014
Published on August 29, 2014
A single brown marmorated stink bug adult and two nymphs were caught near Stevensville, Michigan during the week of Aug. 22-29, 2014. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase slightly in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022
Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region. -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas. -
2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops
Published on April 23, 2013
Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023
Published on April 18, 2023
Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops. -
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Everything seems to be blooming at once! Avoid using insecticides during bloom. -
Using Enviro-weather’s regional overnight temperature report during cold events
Published on March 4, 2015
With one look at MSU’s Enviro-weather, you can learn a lot about the freezing conditions in Michigan. If you know where the weather stations are, it tells you even more. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022
Published on August 9, 2022
Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 25, 2015
Published on August 26, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs were caught in three monitoring network traps in Berrien and Grand Traverse counties this week.
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