College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Southwest Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Fruit plantings are poised to renew growth when warm weather returns.

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  New training available for agricultural board members

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing.

• Using GA to adjust cropping in cherries

  Published on May 9, 2006
  

• Black stem borer management in spring

  Published on May 9, 2017
  The time to manage black stem borer is in spring when females are colonizing new trees. A few adults have been active since late April and we anticipate flight will surge as it warms up in May.

• Updated “Freeze 2012: Under what circumstances would it be profitable to harvest tart cherries?”

  Published on June 18, 2012
  Previous article has been updated to include the accurate values in the chemical section.

• Rodent control for Michigan fruit, nut and Christmas tree producers

  Published on November 10, 2016
  Unseasonably warm weather and continued grass growth may be hiding a significant amount of rodent activity. Growers are advised to scout carefully and consider mowing tall undergrowth one more time before snow falls.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 15, 2017

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Harvest continues for peaches and summer apple varieties, with blueberry harvest ending soon. Apple varieties are maturing earlier than predicted. Dry soils remain an issue for most of the region.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is underway at some farms and others are close to first harvest. Harvest continues for summer red and black raspberries and even a few fall red raspberries. Green apple aphids and European red mites make an appearance in apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed in west Michigan, but growers should be ready.

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  Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025

  Published on March 21, 2025
  These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits.

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  Explaining new blueberry Option Units by season, Enhanced Coverage Option and Enterprise Units for apples and cherries

  Published on October 18, 2024
  Videos are available that explain important details and items to consider for 2025 crop insurance decisions for apples, cherries and blueberries.

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  Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

  Published on June 17, 2024
  This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.

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  Managing apple maggots with insecticides

  Published on August 11, 2021
  Insecticide options for apple maggot control.

• Codling moth back to normal in 2015

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Current pheromone trapline data suggests codling moth populations and pest pressure will be normal this summer.