College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

• Predicting Red Haven harvest date

  Published on June 20, 2006
  A good prediction of peach harvest dates helps growers, shippers, marketers and buyers plan their season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week.

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  10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  June drop is well underway in apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays.

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  Southwest Michigan regional fruit report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

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  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.

• Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment

  Published on February 1, 2013
  Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA.

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  Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden

  Published on June 7, 2016
  MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021

  Published on June 8, 2021
  With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is winding down. Cherry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025

  Published on June 4, 2025
  Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review

  Published on November 24, 2020
  Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025

  Published on July 29, 2025
  Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Blueberry and cherry harvest is producing high volumes of good quality fruit.

• Finer points of cleaning and sanitizing fruit and vegetable contact surfaces

  Published on April 10, 2018
  The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers. Learn how to clean and sanitize, and when it is required under the Produce Safety Rule.