• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Apple crop load is mixed across the region; apple growers need to thoroughly assess crop load as we are in perfect crop stage and weather for thinning.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Apples are in full bloom and growers need to consider some diseases.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

• Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms

  Published on July 24, 2011
  July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program.

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  Are homemade pesticides legal?

  Published on March 6, 2017
  Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal?

• 2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit held Nov. 28

  Published on November 17, 2017
  Participants are invited to join the Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit in-person in Traverse City or online using Zoom.

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  Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback

  Published on September 13, 2016
  Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Apples are moving into full bloom.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Several days with rain in the last week have sized fruit well and posed challenges for maintaining good spray coverage.

• Summer options for controlling San Jose scale in Michigan tree fruit crops

  Published on June 4, 2021
  Summer populations of San Jose scale can be managed by targeting crawler emergence.

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  Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

  Published on October 30, 2024
  There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Veraison is starting in grapes. Many late-season pests are flying. Blueberry, peach and plum harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Weather continues to be hot and dry across the region. Tart cherry harvest is in full swing.