College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2021

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up in the region, and growers harvested 12.1 million pounds last week.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Ripening cherries should be protected from spotted wing Drosophila if this pest has been detected in your area.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays on fruit crops

  Published on May 31, 2012
  Consider these tips for improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency for your fruit crops.

• Time to scout and control American brown rot in cherries

  Published on June 22, 2011
  Warm and wet conditions this season may quickly spread American brown rot. It’s recommended that cherry growers take precautionary measures to control this disease for the remainder of the season.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch in sweet cherries was just confirmed this morning. Harvest is underway in blueberries, plums and apples, and winding down in summer red and black raspberries. Blackberry harvest is quickly approaching.

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  Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025

  Published on March 21, 2025
  These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Seasonal updates and considerations following frost events on May 8-9 for the west central Michigan tree fruit industry.

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  A renewed interest in root pruning

  Published on May 7, 2015
  Fruit growers are showing a renewed interest in pruning roots to make canopies more compact.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Updates on cherry leaf spot, apple scab, spotted wing Drosophila and oriental fruit moth.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  A cool April slows fruit tree development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019

  Published on September 17, 2019
  Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 8, 2018

  Published on May 8, 2018
  Tree fruits responded quickly to warmer weather.

• New feature on MSU’s cherry website

  Published on March 31, 2009
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Hot temperatures over the weekend brought isolated storms across the region on Monday, May 20. Growers are concerned about disease development under these optimal conditions.

• Fungicide considerations for cherry leaf spot control at first cover

  Published on June 7, 2013
  The first cover spray timing after shuck split is a critical disease timing in tart cherry orchards, and fungicide sprays must target both cherry leaf spot and powdery mildew diseases.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend.

• Chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila discussed in upcoming webinar

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Growers can learn about recent research results on spotted wing Drosophila in webinar on Jan. 25, 2017.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Warmer weather brings disease and insect threats back to the forefront.