College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  All tree fruits are setting very well despite poor weather during bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  A warmup over the weekend led to rapid changes in tree phenology, but cooler weather this week will slow growth down again.

• Winter injury in sweet cherries in northwest Michigan, 2006

  Published on May 2, 2006
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Warm, dry weather has fruit crops moving rapidly. Blueberries are blooming and grape bloom approaches.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Soils are drying rapidly as plants use soil water for growth. Growers should be irrigating.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020
  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.

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  Eastern Michigan labor meetings for produce growers and dairies

  Published on January 31, 2017
  Labor was a limiting factor for producers in 2016.

• 2013 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show held Jan. 21-22 in Acme, Mich.

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Tree fruit and winegrape growers are encouraged to attend the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show and hear from an array of speakers discussing management practices, climate variability, and much, much more.

• High-tunnel meeting planned for September 5 in Benton Harbor, Mich.

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Learn more about the challenges and benefits of using high-tunnels in the production of fruits and vegetables at a twilight meeting on September 5 at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center.

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  MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

  Published on October 31, 2024
  The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

• Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2025

  Published on July 9, 2025
  Tart cherry harvest has begun in west central Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Much needed rain arrived in the last week for fruit crops, with some growers receiving too little and others too much.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  As sweet cherry harvest starts off, rain moved into the region after three weeks of droughty conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing.