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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015

  Published on April 28, 2015
  Growers have kicked off their insect and disease management programs for this season and predicted warm temperatures will accelerate crop development this week.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Red Haven peach harvest will begin in the next few days across the region. Many fruit farms have dry soils.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019

  Published on August 20, 2019
  Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples.

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  2019 Tree Fruit Management School registration and agenda now available

  Published on January 9, 2019
  Register by Jan. 18 to join Michigan State University Extension in Traverse City, Michigan, to learn about tree fruit horticulture, entomology and pathology.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are climbing in southwest Michigan, but still low in other areas. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot.

• Keep food safety in mind when buying equipment

  Published on March 1, 2012
  With auction and trade show season in full swing, an eye often turns to acquisition of new or refurbished produce washing, packing and grading equipment. When evaluating equipment, keep food safety in mind to avoid difficulties.

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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.

• Thinking through strategies for peach crop thinning

  Published on June 13, 2006
  

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely.

• Probability of a hard frost or freeze in the spring for some southwest Michigan fruit sites

  Published on April 30, 2013
  A late spring can be a blessing in disguise. Late growth may mean fruit growers will avoid spring freeze injury.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Hot weather this week will speed up crop development.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  The drought continues over east Michigan, with plant stress signs becoming more common. Strawberry harvest has finished. Sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest continues. Early blueberry and peach varieties are being harvested.

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  East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high.

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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide research priorities set by IR-4

  Published on September 17, 2012
  At a recent workshop, participants identified the most important research projects for the 2013 IR-4 food-use research program.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.