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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A wet week is ahead as plants move slowly in spring. Disease and weed control measures are delayed by saturated soils.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Spring is off to a slow start following two brutally cold winters, colder than most fruit growers can remember.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 26, 2016

  Published on August 26, 2016
  Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, although some farms have limited picking due to poor fruit quality. Soils remain dry at most farms.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.

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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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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Harvest is fast approaching – what you need to consider.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up sharply.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.

• 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.

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  Peach harvest dates available on MSU Enviro-weather

  Published on June 23, 2015
  New Enviro-weather tools help growers estimate when different peach varieties mature.

• Increase of spotted wing Drosophila in berry crops

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Increasing spotted wing Drosophila catches highlight the need for tighter harvest intervals and excellent berry protection.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.