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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016
Published on August 19, 2016
High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections. -
How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?
Published on January 21, 2014
Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 17, 2021
Published on August 17, 2021
Peach harvest is moving quickly. Bartlett pear harvesting for the processing market is starting in southwest Michigan -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Fruit grew rapidly under last week’s summer-like conditions. Fruit load varies a lot for most fruit across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 21, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the third week of trapping. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week. -
National team will present latest information on biological control of spotted wing Drosophila
Published on January 9, 2018
The free Feb. 23, 2018, webinar will include an update on spotted wing Drosophila research in Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 1, 2020
Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021
Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
The first real spring weather accelerates plant growth. Rains can bring disease infections in the southwest.
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