College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.

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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 fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return.

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  Why are my apples blooming during fall?

  Published on October 16, 2015
  Stresses such as drought, which causes growth to stop and start, can confuse woody perennials and cause out of sync bloom.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 29, 2016

  Published on July 29, 2016
  Trap catches remain high, especially near untreated plantings – high risk of infestation continues to be expected – susceptible crops must be protected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Spotted wing Drosophila and labor are problems as fruit harvest moves quickly.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025

  Published on June 27, 2025
  It was a hot week. Crops moved quickly.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage.

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  Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise.

• Controlling scale insects in fruits

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Controlling second generation San Jose scale and lecanium scale in tree fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Some fruits are beginning to show color.

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014

  Published on July 1, 2014
  Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared.