College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Watch the 2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit presentations online

  Published on February 5, 2018
  Did you miss the 2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit? View the presentations online!

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.

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  ReTain use to increase sweet cherry yields

  Published on May 3, 2016
  The plant growth regulator ReTain has been known to increase fruit set and yield in Michigan sweet cherries.

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  Watch the 2019 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit presentations online

  Published on February 4, 2020
  Did you miss the 2019 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit? View the presentations online!

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2024

  Published on April 23, 2024
  With a mix of warm and cool conditions, tree phenology has advanced slowly. Peaches are in bloom and sweet cherry bloom has begun in the region.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Despite summer-like storms, tree fruit development continues to be delayed in the West Michigan region.

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  Manipulating insect behavior to improve pest management in orchards

  Published on May 8, 2018
  New innovations in pest management can be leveraged in tree fruit orchards to manipulate insect behavior and reduce pesticide use.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018

  Published on July 10, 2018
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat.

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  When using bird deterrents in sweet cherries makes sense

  Published on June 9, 2015
  In early varieties, small blocks and in years when sweet cherry yields are expected to be low, losses by birds are expected to be higher and protecting fruit from birds may make good economic sense.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Much needed rain has finally come to almost all of east Michigan, bringing relief from the season-long drought for most fruit growers.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Recent rains eased drought conditions for some farms. Sweet cherry harvest has finished for some and continues for others. Harvest continues for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, blueberries and early peach varieties.

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  Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.

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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.

• Michigan leads the nation in the production of blueberries and tart cherries

  Published on July 28, 2011
  In the heat of the summer, Michigan grown fruit is hard to beat.

• Select Max labeled for tree fruit

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit.