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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  A warm and wet week.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  The up and down weather rollercoaster continues in west Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away.

• Brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan 2013 update

  Published on March 5, 2013
  An invasive pest, the brown marmorated stink bug has now been found in 12 of 68 Lower Peninsula counties. MSU will continue to trap and monitor in 2013.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  2017 research update on managing brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Highlights of the USDA NIFA project researching management options for brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Weather has been warm and dry, wet and cold and finally windy and cold. Cool weather during bloom has extended bloom in tree fruit and blueberries.

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  Manage oriental fruit moths using mating disruption

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A guide for using mating disruption to effectively manage oriental fruit moths in Michigan tree fruit.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Plants look really good with cool weather. Insects seem slow, and most fruit crops look good in the southwest region.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers remain steady in southwest Michigan, still low in other areas; protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week.